How Often Do Catastrophic Surgery Mistakes Really Happen?
A new meta-analysis of 138 previous studies finds different rates for different mistakes.
Medical Mistakes
Why Surgeons Make Catastrophic Mistakes
A new analysis codes the reasons behind mistakes like operating on the wrong leg, or leaving a tool behind in a person's body.
Focus Is a Trait That Improves With Age
Surgeons in training need both to hone their chops--and improve their concentration.