Surgery Volume Matters: Risks in Low-Volume Centers for Colorectal Cancer.

A national study analyzing 16,883 cases across 80 centers unveils crucial associations. Low-volume centers show a 50% higher risk of severe postoperative complications, with reduced lymph node removal compared to high-volume centers. In rectal cancer cases, low-volume centers exhibit a 43% lower rate of adequate lymph node removal. Optimal outcomes and comprehensive cancer care advocate for centralizing rectal cancer cases. The study signals a need for strategic centralization to enhance colorectal cancer surgery outcomes.”