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Association between surgeon stress and major surgical complications.

Awtry J, Skinner S, Polazzi S, et al. Association between surgeon stress and major surgical complications. JAMA Surg. 2025;160(3):332-340. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2024.6072.

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March 5, 2025
Awtry J, Skinner S, Polazzi S, et al. JAMA Surg. 2025;160(3):332-340.
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Stress among surgeons is common and may be associated with surgical errors. This study tracked surgeons' stress using body-worn sensors during the first 5 minutes of surgery to explore the association between stress and postoperative complications. Interestingly, increased stress during the first 5 minutes of surgery was associated with reduced major surgical complications. There was no association with intensive care unit stay or mortality.

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Awtry J, Skinner S, Polazzi S, et al. Association between surgeon stress and major surgical complications. JAMA Surg. 2025;160(3):332-340. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2024.6072.