In a large-volume multidisciplinary setting individual surgeon volume does not impact LVAD outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In complex operations surgeon volume may impact outcomes. We sought to understand if individual surgeon volume affects left ventricular assist device (LVAD) outcomes.

Methods

We reviewed primary LVAD implants at an experienced ventricular assist devices (VAD)/transplant center between 2013 and 2019. Cases were dichotomized into a high-volume group (surgeons averaging 11 or more LVAD cases per year), and a low-volume group (10 or less per year). Propensity score matching was performed. Survival to discharge, 1-year survival, and incidence of major adverse events were compared between the low- and high-volume groups. Predictors of survival were identified with multivariate analysis.

Results

There were 315 patients who met inclusion criteria-45 in the low-volu

SUBMITTER: Boudreaux JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9542019 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature