The effect of operator's experience on mechanical thrombectomy outcomes: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has become the standard of care for stroke patients. The majority of the clinical trials and publications analyzing the outcomes related to the procedures report interventional performance by experienced practitioners. However, few of them individualize their preliminary metrics according to the operator's experience.

Objective

To summarize the literature and report safety and efficacy outcomes following MT procedures and correlate them with the operator's experience. Primary outcomes were successful recanalization, defined as modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction greater or equal to 2b or 3, duration of the procedure measured in minutes, and serious adverse event.

Methods

This systematic review was performed according to

SUBMITTER: Dimitrios X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833845 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature