Procedures performed during neurosurgery residency in Europe.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In a previous article ( https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-019-03888-3 ), preliminary results of a survey, aiming to shed light on the number of surgical procedures performed and assisted during neurosurgery residency in Europe were reported. We here present the final results and extend the analyses. METHODS:Board-certified neurosurgeons of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) member countries were asked to review their residency case logs and participate in a 31-question electronic survey (SurveyMonkey Inc., San Mateo, CA). The responses received between April 25, 2018, and April 25, 2020, were considered. We excluded responses that were incomplete, from non-EANS member countries, or from respondents that have not yet completed their residency. RESULTS:Of 430 resp

SUBMITTER: Stienen MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7496021 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature