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Dear New #surgery Attending
Every new surgeon will have some of their worst complications in 1st year of independent practice, & at least 1-2 in 1st month
Only way to not have complications is to not operate, however can make it better for you & your pts w a few stepsπ§΅:
Every new surgeon will have some of their worst complications in 1st year of independent practice, & at least 1-2 in 1st month
Only way to not have complications is to not operate, however can make it better for you & your pts w a few stepsπ§΅:
1. Discuss all options w trusted mentors for every complex case before you start
2. Be systematic in every minor detail in simple cases. Your attendings caught a lot of things b4 they affected pt when you were a resident; not everyone notices that safety net till it's gone 2/
2. Be systematic in every minor detail in simple cases. Your attendings caught a lot of things b4 they affected pt when you were a resident; not everyone notices that safety net till it's gone 2/
3. When case takes an expected turn:take a deep breath, reassess, & change plan if needed. Don't hesitate to call for 2nd opinion
4. First few cases have senior partner double-scrub; nobody will think less of you, & you will pick up tips while building rep as safe surgeon 3/
4. First few cases have senior partner double-scrub; nobody will think less of you, & you will pick up tips while building rep as safe surgeon 3/
5. When complication happens despite everything reach out to partners to debrief, talk & get support. Every single one of us has been there, even the most famous (see Debakey & Shah of Iran's splenectomy)
You too will get through this, & help many more pts during your careerβ€οΈ
You too will get through this, & help many more pts during your careerβ€οΈ
*unexpected turn
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