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Operative experiences are wide-ranging, varying according to the
needs of patients at the time that each resident is on service. Over the course
of five years, a resident typically performs more than 1,200 operative
procedures, including 350 major procedures during the fifth year. Residents are
exposed to a wide variety of procedures, including a large number of
laparoscopic procedures. The following chart shows major procedure averages for
our two Chief Residents:
Category
Graduating 2007 Chief Residents' Major Procedure Averages
RRC Requirements
Head and Neck
53
25
Skin, Soft Tissue, Breast
69
24
G.I.
188
72
Abdomen
258
65
Liver
10
4
Pancreas
9
3
Vascular
99
44
Endocrine
47
8
TRAUMOP
22
10
TRNONOP
23
20
Thoracic
32
15
Pediatrics
41
20
Plastics
7
5
Endoscopy
72
29
Laparoscopic, Basic
294
60
Laparoscopic, Complex
41
0
Total as Chief Resident
252
150
Total Major Operations
1,218
500
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