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Implementation of resident work hour restrictions is associated with a reduction in mortality and provider-related complications on the surgical service: a concurrent analysis of 14,610 patients.
Privette AR, Shackford SR, Osler T, Ratliff J, Sartorelli K, Hebert JC. Ann Surg. 2009;250:316-321.

Implementation of duty hour restrictions for residents was associated with a reduction in complications and mortality but was accompanied by increased costs and an increased workload for attending surgeons.
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