IC 207-2022: Complications – Surgeons’ Worst Enemy & Best Teacher-Complications – Surgeons’ Worst Enemy & Best Teacher (1/5)

Complications – Surgeons’ Worst Enemy & Best Teacher (1/5)

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The video features a panel of medical professionals discussing the importance of managing complications in surgical procedures. The panel consists of Chris Ahmad, a specialist in throwing shoulder and elbow, Beth Schubenstein, an expert in patellofemoral issues, Matt Tao, who primarily focuses on knee procedures, and Allison Toth, known for complex shoulder and knee surgery. The panel emphasizes the need for open discussion and learning from mistakes in order to improve patient outcomes. They discuss strategies for handling complications both during and after surgery, such as staying calm, pausing to regroup, and seeking help when needed. The panel also highlights the importance of patient selection, preoperative planning, and ongoing practice and learning to continuously improve as surgeons. The video concludes with quotes from Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and not letting failure define one's success.

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Matthew Tao, MD

Keywords

medical professionals

complications in surgical procedures

panel discussion

patient outcomes

strategies for handling complications