You've got a lot to think about when you're facing a high-risk operation, not the least being how to pick the right surgeon for the job. There's more to look at than a pleasant demeanor and an Ivy League med school. One of the most important--and most overlooked--considerations is how many times the doctor you have in mind has performed the operation you need. A new study suggests the answer may be literally a matter of life and death.
Surgeons who have performed a high number of certain difficult procedures have significantly better success rates than those who haven't, according to...
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