Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	61985
Country	Canada

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Hanging up the surgical cap: Assessing the competence of aging surgeons
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Abigail Frazer and Michael Tanzer
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Michael Tanzer, FRCS, MD, Doctor, Full Professor, Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Ave B5159, Montreal H3G 1A4, Canada. michael.tanzer@mcgill.ca
Key Words	Aging surgeon; Competency; Surgical skill; Surgeon retirement
Core Tip	A surgeon should not be forced to hang up his/her surgical cap at a predetermined age, but should be able to practice for as long as his/her surgical skills are objectively maintained at the appropriate level of competency. The strategy of using skill-based simulations in evaluating non-medical professionals can be similarly used as part of the assessment of the ageing surgeons’ surgical competency, showing who may require remediation or retirement.
Citation	Frazer A, Tanzer M. Hanging up the surgical cap: Assessing the competence of aging surgeons. World J Orthop 2021; 12(4): 234-245

Received	2020-12-24 15:54
Peer-Review Started	2020-12-25 00:32
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2021-01-18 00:21
Revised	2021-01-28 16:18
Second Decision	2021-04-02 05:53
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2021-04-05 15:59
Articles in Press	2021-04-05 15:59
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2021-04-08 07:47

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