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1Department of Neurosurgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, coluigbo@childrensnational.org.
Background:
Pediatric neurosurgery is practiced in a complex, demanding, and high-stakes environment. Consequential and high-impact decisions are made while undertaking delicate operations on very young and vulnerable patients.
Summary:
The team dynamics in pediatric neurosurgery - how the team communicates, functions under stress, adapts and supports each member - is the prime determinant for success in this high-stakes milieu.
Key Messages:
Building an effective team in pediatric neurosurgery requires focused vision and mission alignment, effective communication infrastructure, inspirational and transformative leadership as well as efficient mechanisms for conflict management, and burnout prevention.
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