HPB & Spleen · 12 April 2024

Care Fragmentation in Hepatopancreatic Surgery: Impact on Postoperative Outcomes

High rates of fragmented practice in hepatopancreatic surgery were associated with increased odds of postoperative complications, extended length of stay, 90-day mortality, and lower likelihood of achieving a textbook outcome. This negative impact persisted regardless of surgeon volume and was more pronounced among female surgeons. Treatment by surgeons with higher fragmented practice also led to higher healthcare expenditures.

Journal Article by Rashid Z, Munir MM (…) Pawlik TM et 7 al. in BMC Surg

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