Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
The experience of a surgeon is often considered a crucial factor in determining surgical outcomes. However, there is limited empirical evidence quantifying the relationship between a surgeon’s years of experience and postoperative complications. To investigate the correlation between a surgeon’s years of experience and postoperative complication rates. A cross‐sectional study was conducted on a sample of 500 surgeons from various specialties. Data regarding the number of years each surgeon had been practicing and the postoperative complication rates of their patients over the past year were collected. Complication rates were adjusted for case complexity and patient comorbidities. Correlation and regression analyses were utilized to determine the relationship between years of experience and complication rates. A statistically significant inverse relationship was observed between the number of years a surgeon had been practicing and their postoperative complication rates. Surgeons with more than 20 years of experience had a complication rate that was 15% lower than those with less than 5 years of experience. However, the reduction in complication rates plateaued after 25 years of experience. There is a demonstrable association between a surgeons years of experience and reduced postoperative complications up to a certain point. This information can guide patient decisions and hospital policies regarding surgical assignments and ongoing surgical education. Further studies are recommended to delve deeper into the causative factors and potential implications.
How to cite this article:
Chetan D. Dhandore, Babu P. Ubale, Mayur M. Mastud and Sanjay R. Gaikwad. Relationship Between Surgeon’s Years of Experience and Postoperative Complication Rates: A Cross‐Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.10.44.47
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.10.44.47