Surgeons have been caring for children with appendicitis for over 100 years. Over time, we have gotten better at making this diagnosis. The old adage that you must have a 10% negative appendectomy rate in order not to miss any patients with appendicitis is no longer the current standard. Most contemporary quality collaboratives work hard […]
Hands of a Woman…Surgeon…
As a junior general surgeon resident, I remember learning from one of my most respected mentors, Dr. Berne, that to be a great surgeon, I must have “the eyes of an eagle, the heart of a lion, and the hands of a woman.” I remember thinking, “Oh good, I am glad I am starting out […]