Intestine and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract · 7 April 2024

Association of National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer Accreditation with Lower Morbidity and Mortality Rates after Surgery

NAPRC-accredited hospitals have lower risk-adjusted in-hospital, 30-day, and 1-year mortality rates, as well as lower 30-day complication rates, compared to non-accredited hospitals among Medicare beneficiaries undergoing proctectomy for rectal cancer. Patients at accredited hospitals were more likely to receive minimally invasive procedures and had higher rates of sphincter preservation, pointing to higher quality surgical care in accredited institutions.

Journal Article by Harbaugh CM, Kunnath NJ (…) Ibrahim AM et 3 al. in J Am Coll Surg

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