Before revision: When a surgeon is unavailable to serve as an assistant, a qualified surgical resident or other qualified health care professional, a such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant with experience in assisting, may participate in operations, according to the ACS Statements on Principles.
After revision: When surgeon is unavailable to serve as an assistant, a qualified surgical resident or other qualified health care professional, a such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant with experience in assisting, may participate in operations, according to the ACS Statements on Principles.