Renowned international liver surgeons achieved consensus on the definition of Textbook Outcome in Liver Surgery (TOLS) using a modified Delphi method. The TOLS definition includes the absence of intraoperative incidents, postoperative complications, bile leakage, liver failure, readmission due to major complications, mortality within 90 days, and the presence of a clear resection margin. This consensus-based definition of TOLS allows for standardized evaluation of patient outcomes and facilitates international comparisons to improve overall surgical results.
Journal Article by Görgec B, Benedetti Cacciaguerra A (…) Abu Hilal M et 50 al. in Ann Surg
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