No significant difference in patient outcomes between trainee-led and consultant-led emergency laparotomy

Based on a population dataset analysis, this study compared the outcomes of trainee-led emergency laparotomy surgeries with consultant-led surgeries. The study included 111,583 patients and found that mortality rates at discharge were equivalent between the two groups after adjusting for various factors. Trainee-led operations reported fewer cases of significant blood loss, and the length of hospital stay was similar between the groups. These findings suggest that appropriately skilled trainees can safely perform major laparotomy without negatively impacting patient outcomes.