Predictors of surgical quality for retroperitoneal sarcoma: Volume matters
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.24710
Abstract: The volume‐outcome relationship is well recognized. We sought to investigate this relationship in retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) surgery. read more here.
Keywords: volume; quality retroperitoneal; predictors surgical; retroperitoneal sarcoma ... See more keywords
Opportunity Lost? Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4855-8
Abstract: BackgroundRoutine preoperative staging in pancreas cancer is controversial. We sought to evaluate the rates of diagnostic laparoscopy (DLAP) for pancreatic cancer.MethodsWe queried the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for patients with pancreas cancer (2005–2013) and… read more here.
Keywords: national surgical; pancreatic cancer; surgical quality; laparoscopy ... See more keywords
Returns to Operating Room After Colon and Rectal Surgery in a Tertiary Care Academic Medical Center: a Valid Measure of Surgical Quality?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-017-3403-4
Abstract: IntroductionReturns to the operating room (ROR) have been suggested as a marker of surgical quality. Increasingly, quality and value metrics are utilized for reimbursement as well as public reporting to inform health care consumers. We… read more here.
Keywords: quality; surgery; ror; colon rectal ... See more keywords
The HARM score for gastrointestinal surgery: Application and validation of a novel, reliable and simple tool to measure surgical quality and outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.11.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND The HospitAl length of stay, Readmissions and Mortality (HARM) score is a simple, inexpensive quality tool, linked directly to patient outcomes. We assess the HARM score for measuring surgical quality across multiple surgical populations.… read more here.
Keywords: surgical quality; surgery; harm score; harm ... See more keywords
Use of the National Surgical Quality Initiative Program in Vascular Surgery Research.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.04.030
Abstract: BACKGROUND The National Surgical Quality Initiative Program (NSQIP) is a prospectively collected database that collects 30 day patient outcome data, and analyzes these data for risk adjusted comparisons. The purpose of this review is to… read more here.
Keywords: national surgical; surgery; literature; vascular surgery ... See more keywords
Influence of surgical quality (according to postoperative radiography) on mortality, complications and recovery of walking ability in 1425 hip fracture patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.02.037
Abstract: PURPOSE Influence of surgical quality (as evaluated in the post-surgical radiographic control) on mortality, complications and recovery of walking ability in patients older than 64 years with hip fracture. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective observational study… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; hip; mortality; walking ability ... See more keywords
Committed to Better: Reducing Infection after Surgery across the Ontario Surgical Quality Improvement Network.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.04.027
Abstract: BACKGROUND In 2015, the Ontario Surgical Quality Improvement Network (ON-SQIN) was established to create a community of practice for Ontario hospitals to improve surgical quality. A provincial campaign to decrease post surgical infections was launched… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; quality; quality improvement; ssi uti ... See more keywords
First Report of a Multiphase Pilot to Measure Patient-Reported Outcomes in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.09.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND Incorporating the patient's perspective to evaluate national surgical quality has yet to be achieved in the United States and represents a tremendous unrealized opportunity for continuous quality improvement. The first phase of a multiphase… read more here.
Keywords: national surgical; quality; quality improvement; surgical quality ... See more keywords
Short-term Complication Rates Following Anterior Urethroplasty: An Analysis of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.08.006
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine the characteristics and predictors of perioperative complications after male anterior urethroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS The American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program is a validated outcomes-based program comprising academic and community… read more here.
Keywords: national surgical; anterior urethroplasty; quality improvement; analysis ... See more keywords
Adverse Events After Microvascular Decompression: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.022
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although microvascular decompression (MVD) is a durable treatment for medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, or glossopharyngeal neuralgia attributable to neurovascular conflict, few national studies have analyzed predictors of postoperative complications. OBJECTIVE To determine… read more here.
Keywords: national surgical; quality improvement; improvement program; adverse events ... See more keywords
Using the Modified Frailty Index to Predict Complications in Breast Reduction: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Study of 14,160 Cases.
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DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjac059
Abstract: BACKGROUND Breast reduction is a generally well-tolerated procedure with high patient satisfaction and low risk of surgical site infection and other complications. While age, obesity and comorbidities have historically been used as surgical risk proxies,… read more here.
Keywords: surgical quality; breast reduction; frailty index; reduction ... See more keywords