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OBJECTIVES: to review the results of index operations in vascular surgery and to evaluate the impact of a specialist vascular training programme on patient outcome. METHODS: we undertook a 5-year (January 1995-December 1999) review of the weekly-collected mortality and morbidity data. The total number, 30-day mortality and stroke rate of all index operations i.e. AAA repairs (ruptured and elective), carotid operations and infra-inguinal bypasses (above and below knee, elective and emergency) was recorded. The number of operations performed by trainees under supervision was recorded. RESULTS: in the 5-year period 991 index operation were done of which 738 (74%) were done by trainees. Operations done by trainees were supervised by a consultant in 82% of cases with no significant effect on death or stroke rates. Overall vascular trainees performed 75% of the index operations of which 82% were supervised. CONCLUSIONS: trainees under supervision performed three out of four index operations. The mortality and morbidity of index operations in our unit compared well with accepted best mortality and morbidity figures. Our unit provides good training opportunities for vascular trainees whilst maintaining satisfactory standards of patient care.

Type

Journal article

Journal

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg

Publication Date

06/2002

Volume

23

Pages

524 - 527

Keywords

Attitude of Health Personnel, Clinical Competence, Education, Medical, Graduate, General Surgery, Humans, Internship and Residency, Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care), Patient Care, Retrospective Studies, United Kingdom, Vascular Surgical Procedures