Patient complications and adverse outcomes are inherent to surgical practice and training. In addition to the impact on patients, there are profound and well-documented impacts of complications on surgeons, surgical trainees, and surgical teams. This manuscript reviews the literature regarding mindfulness-based practices and the associated mitigation of the adverse impact of complications. These mindfulness-based practices prepare surgeons for complications by improving mental and cognitive resilience facilitating more effective management of complications that avoids undue psychological and emotional stress. Practical recommendations are provided for the practicing surgeon from providers experienced in mindfulness-based training and preparation.

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