Las Vegas—Among physicians, general surgeons have the third-highest risk for getting sued, and cases involving breast cancer are among the most common malpractice lawsuits in the United States. Although doctors and hospitals win these lawsuits at least 80% of the time, the process takes a toll on everyone involved. Fortunately, there are steps that surgeons can take to mitigate the risk and potential damages of being sued. The most important thing to do is to