Rectal cancer surgery: does low volume imply worse outcome-a single surgeon experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The centralisation of rectal cancer management to high-volume oncology centres has translated to improved oncological and survival outcomes. We hypothesise that individual surgeon caseload, specialisation, and experience may be as significant in determining oncologic and postoperative outcomes in rectal cancer surgery.

Methods

A prospectively maintained colorectal surgery database was reviewed for patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery between January 2004 and June 2020. Data studied included demographics, Dukes' and TNM staging, neoadjuvant treatment, preoperative risk assessment scores, postoperative complications, 30-day readmission rates, length of stay (LOS), and long-term survival. Primary outcome measures were 30-day mortality and long-term survival comp

SUBMITTER: Dundon NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10165279 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature