Investigators from Columbia University Have Reported New Data on Obesity, Fitness and Wellness (Trends In Comprehensive Thoracic Case Experience Among General Surgery Residents In the Modern Integrated Cardiothoracic Residency Era: Review of...).

A recent report from Columbia University examines trends in thoracic surgery training among general surgery residents in the United States over the past twenty years. The study found an increase in thoracic surgery experience, particularly in minimally invasive procedures, reflecting the overall shift towards minimally invasive surgery in the field. The changes in training were attributed to factors such as work hour restrictions, emphasis on minimally invasive surgery, and increased subspecialization of training. This research provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of thoracic surgery training in the modern integrated cardiothoracic residency era. [Extracted from the article]