Key result
Dual surgeon operating helps overcome human factors according to ~79% of surveyed surgeons.
Why the study?
To investigate general surgeons' perceptions on the role of dual surgeon operating for high-risk, elective complex surgical procedures.
Cross-Sectional (n=85)
Yes
A survey of UK general surgeons indicates strong positive perceptions that dual surgeon operating for complex procedures may reduce burnout and improve patient outcomes.
Strong surgeon perceptions support dual operating trials; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Objective The aim of this original study was to investigate general surgeons’ perceptions on the role of dual surgeon operating for high-risk, elective complex surgical procedures. Material and Methods A 21-part cross-sectional online survey was self-completed by 85 general surgeons across hospitals in the UK. The survey assessed the perception of dual surgeon operating on patient morbidity and mortality, surgeons’ burnout rates, complaints, patient waiting times and overall trainee experience. Statistical analysis was performed using R version 3.6.1. Results Overall 78.8% believed that dual surgeon operating could help to overcome these human factors. Sub-analysis includes improve surgeon fatigue (89.4%), improve confidence (83.5%), improve decision-making (76.5%), minimise technical error (69.4%), improve communication, team work and leadership skills (65.9%). 65.9% believed it would reduce surgeons’ burnout. There was a statistically significant relationship between the participants believing it would reduce surgeons’ burnout and those who felt it would reduce complaints, Chi-squared(4) = [30.8], p = [0.00000342]. A statistically significant relationship was noted between participants believing it would reduce surgeons’ burnout and those who felt it would reduce patient mortality/morbidity, Chi-squared(4) = [19.9], p = [0.000517]. Conclusion The survey has highlighted positive surgeons’ perceptions regarding dual surgeon operating.
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Taribagil et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Surgeons' perceptions on dual surgeon operating (n=85). Dual surgeon operating was evaluated on Perception of dual surgeon operating on human factors. Dual surgeon operating was perceived by 78.8% of surveyed UK general surgeons as helping to overcome human factors, with 65.9% believing it would reduce surgeon burnout.
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