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.”
Journal Article by Rottoli M, Spinelli A (…) Poggioli G et 5 al. in Br J Surg
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