The Safety Level of Total Central Venous Access Port Implantation Performed by Residents

The implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) is one of the first procedures surgical residents learn. Complications after implantation procedures have a major impact on patient outcomes, as it may lead to a delay of chemotherapy regimens or of parenteral nutrition. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes after totally implantable venous access ports implantations done by resident and attending surgeons.
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL REPORTS Source Type: research