BETTER SURGEONS GET BETTER RESULTS

Better Surgeons

Abstract

In the present day scenario of mushrooming medical education, with every body rushing to get a medical degree, medical training in general and surgery in specific is facing a crisis.

At this time when entry to surgical training is becoming more restricted, but progression is less restricted. The examination structure is in the melting pot and audit is becoming obligatory. The question erupts “why do better surgeons get better results”.

To define a “Good Surgeon” is difficult but evidence dictates that outcome in terms of morbidity and mortality after various operations is variable according to the surgeon incharge of a unit. Several personal attributes interplay to make for a surgical quality and these are inevitably unevenly distributed among individuals. There are certain other characteristics of a surgeon which bring out or produce a visible contrast. Once a surgeon shows his presence, charisma, affability and compassion “CONFIDENCE” is instilled into patient and it is certainly a comforting feeling. Confidence, patience alertness and sincerity are the key words to success.

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