Objectives We sought to assess the safety of training in cardiothoracic surgery comparing
outcomes of cases performed by trainees versus fully trained surgeons. Methods EmBase …

OBJECTIVE: The effect of training on outcomes in cardiac surgery is poorly studied. We
aimed to study the results of coronary artery bypass grafting procedures performed by …

Background. The impact of surgical training on patient outcomes in cardiac surgery is
unknown. Methods. All cases performed by residents from 1998 to 2001 were compared to …

Objectives In many centers, training in cardiac surgery is considered to increase
perioperative risk. This study aims to test whether a resident working as the main operator is …

Objectives Cardiac surgery is highly demanding and the ideal teaching method to reach
competency is widely debated. Some studies have shown that surgical trainees can safely …

Objective: In recent years, concerns have been raised about the learning opportunities
available to cardiac surgical trainees. This meta-analysis was conducted to assess the …

Abstract Comparison of the outcome of cardiac operations performed by surgical trainees
with those performed by consultant surgeons has been an interesting topic in recent years …

Objective In recent years, concerns have been raised about the learning opportunities
available to cardiac surgical trainees. This meta-analysis was conducted to assess the …

To analyze whether cardiac surgical residents can perform their first surgeries without
compromising patients' safety or outcomes, by comparing their performance and results to …

Being able to perform surgery first‐hand represents the backbone of every training program
and the key to successful development of the new generation of skilful surgeons. In this …