KNOWLEDGE AND COMPLIANCE TO OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION IN ENDOVASCULAR PROCEDURES: A NATIONAL CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY AMONG VASCULAR SURGEONS IN BRAZIL

Introduction: The advent of Endovascular surgery and the use of fluoroscopy-guided procedures have grown in the last decade, and with that increased the exposure of surgeons to cumulative ionizing radiation, increasing the risk of occupational health complications. Despite established radiation protection principles, adherence to radioprotection measures and surveillance practices remains uncertain in many settings. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, availability, and implementation of radiation protection strategies among vascular surgeons in Brazil Metology: A national cross-sectional survey was conducted in February 2026 using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed to all acti