ReviewEuropean journal of medical research2024
Beyond the operating room: addressing the "second-victim" phenomenon in surgical practice.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Prevalence of operating room occupational health cluster: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Surgeon well-being: a systematic review of stressors, mental health, and resilience.BMC surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Unseen wounds: a multinational investigation of neurointerventionalists on the psychological toll of complications.Journal of neurointerventional surgery · 2026Article
- Presence and detectability of the second victim phenomenon in German-speaking medical professionals involved in dysphagia and respiratory therapy: cross-sectional survey research (SeViD-V).BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Surgeons' stress assessment after surgical mortality: first international validated survey (STRESSURG study).Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2026Article
- The Symptoms and Impacts Experienced by Healthcare Professionals as Second Victims After a Safety Incident: A Scoping Review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- Current practices in caesarean section training: A cross-sectional study comparing high- and low-middle-income countries.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
- Defensive medicine in dermatological practice - Dermatopathology as a mirror of structural challenges.Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG · 2026Review
- Coping strategies of neurosurgeons in response to major surgical complications: A nationwide questionnaire assessment in Germany.Brain & spine · 2026Article
- Exploring the impact of surgery interest groups on medical students' career choices in low- and middle-income countries: a case study of the Khyber Medical College Surgery Interest Group.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Anxiety and Depression and Related Risk Factors in Italian Healthcare Providers Involved in Adverse Events.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Work-Life Balance in Pediatric Orthopaedics: The Role of the Leaders.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2025Article
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Abstract
Complications are plausible events during surgical operations. Surgical complications profoundly impact surgeons, often called "second victims" of adverse events. These complications trigger a range of emotional and psychological responses, including guilt, anxiety, heightened empathy, and the looming threat of burnout. Moreover, the toll extends to physical health, with chronic stress and sleep disturbances taking their toll. Surgeons' social lives are not immune to the fallout, and their career satisfaction may wane, pushing some towards defensive medicine practices. While mentorship, counselling, and peer support are crucial support mechanisms, they encounter barriers such as time constraints and the fear of negative perceptions. This paper suggests practical recommendations, including comprehensive wellness programmes, a streamlined badge card system for easy access to resources, and mindfulness training to mitigate stress and burnout. Recognising and proactively addressing these multifaceted impacts is imperative for cultivating a resilient medical community capable of providing optimal patient care.
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