The Challenges of Clinical Trials in Surgery

Explore the complexities and unique challenges of conducting clinical trials in surgical settings through a comprehensive lecture delivered by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Mario Gaudino from New York Presbyterian | Weill Cornell Medicine. Gain valuable insights into the methodological, ethical, and practical considerations that researchers and surgeons face when designing and implementing surgical trials. Learn about the specific hurdles in surgical research, including standardization of techniques, operator variability, and the challenges of blinding in surgical procedures. Drawing from his extensive experience in cardiothoracic surgery and research, Dr. Gaudino presents this Foustanellas Endowed Lecture as part of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute's Weekly Research Conference series, offering a deep dive into the intersection of surgical practice and clinical research methodology.