SS36. Vascular Surgery Board Analysis of the Surgical Operative Experience of Trainees and Practicing Vascular Surgeons
2010; Elsevier BV; Volume: 51; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.jvs.2010.02.212
ISSN1097-6809
AutoresJohn F. Eidt, Joseph L. Mills, Vivian Gahtan, Kim J. Hodgson, William D. Jordan, K. Craig Kent, Robert S. Rhodes, John J. Ricotta, Anton N. Sidawy, R. James Valentine,
Tópico(s)Peripheral Artery Disease Management
ResumoWe aimed to find out whether the scope and complexity of current vascular surgery training reflect contemporary vascular surgery practice. We analyzed the operative logs submitted to the VS B-ABS by recent vascular surgery residents applying for the qualifying exam (QE) (2006-2009) or by practicing vascular surgeons applying for the recertifying exam (RE) (2003-2009). Regional variations in operative data for applicants to the RE were also examined. An analysis of case volume and performance on the written exam was performed. The reported operative experience of QE applicants exceeds or equals the operative experience of RE applicants and reflects recent trends favoring endovascular treatment. For trainees, EVAR appears to have reached a plateau but open aortic case volume continues to decline. Case volume has a significant positive association with QE performance but not RE performance. There was substantial regional variation in the operative logs of RE applicants. The endovascular experience of RE applicants has risen significantly over the past 7 years. 1) The operative experience of recent vascular surgery trainees is appropriate for career expectations as reflected by scope and complexity of contemporary vascular surgery practice. 2) Endovascular procedures have been rapidly incorporated into clinical practice by the majority of vascular surgeons applying for recertification despite substantial regional heterogeneity.Tabled 1QE%>0RE%>0pQE MEANRE MEANAAA-Rupt88580.000132AAA-Elec10098NS144Thoracic Open30110.000101Thoracoabd81170.000122CEA10098NS4722AFBG7778NS23FP Vein98820.0001941st Rib73160.000122EVAR100780.00014412IVCF93720.00011611 Open table in a new tab
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