A Scoping Review unpacked the underexplored realm of Second Victim Syndrome (SVS) in surgeons. SVS, affecting 50% of healthcare providers, often leads to enduring emotional turmoil, impacting personal lives and professional practices. The review emphasized that surgeons, due to their high-stress profession, also grapple with SVS. The study examined SVS’s prevalence, its psychological, physical, and professional consequences, and factors influencing surgeons’ responses. It underscores the need to enhance support systems for surgeons facing SVS and to tackle this issue head-on, considering its profound impact.
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