Treatment selection for esophageal cancer: evaluation from a nationwide database
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DOI: 10.1007/s10388-018-0605-0
Abstract: BackgroundMost elderly patients poorly tolerate the standard treatment for esophageal cancer; however, little information is available regarding the appropriateness of non-standard esophageal cancer treatments for those patients. This study aims to analyze the treatment costs… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal cancer; treatment selection; cancer; volume centers ... See more keywords
National Trends in Centralization of Surgical Care and Multimodality Therapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04361-3
Abstract: Studies have demonstrated that multimodality therapy and surgery at high volume centers are associated with a longer survival. However, it is unknown if these data have translated into national changes in care delivery. Patients with… read more here.
Keywords: high volume; 2004 2010; multimodality therapy; volume centers ... See more keywords
Effect of institutional case volume on mid-term mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-020-01578-x
Abstract: The impact of center case volume on mid-term postoperative outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG) is still controversial and requires investigation. The aim of this study was to compare mid-term survival after CABG… read more here.
Keywords: cabg; volume; case volume; mid term ... See more keywords
Contemporary Practices and Complications of Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.10.046
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) surgery is relatively rare and controversial given the challenges in diagnosis as well as wide variation in symptomatic and functional recovery. Our aims were to measure trends in utilization of… read more here.
Keywords: volume; hospital charges; outlet syndrome; volume centers ... See more keywords
Learning curves and the influence of procedural volume for the treatment of dysplastic Barrett's.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.02.041
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic resections (ER) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are the established treatments for Barrett's-associated dysplasia and early esophageal neoplasia. The UK RFA Registry collects patient outcomes from 24 centers in the United Kingdom… read more here.
Keywords: volume; treatment; learning curves; barrett ... See more keywords
Predictive factors for utilization of a low-volume center in pancreatic surgery: A nationwide study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2020.06.004
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE It has been demonstrated that mortality following pancreatectomy is correlated with surgical volume. However, up until now, no French study has focused on predictive factors to undergo pancreatectomy in low-volume centers. The objective… read more here.
Keywords: predictive factors; volume centers; volume; study ... See more keywords
Impact of facility volume on the outcomes of minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer
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DOI: 10.1016/s0090-8258(21)00982-3
Abstract: Objectives: Investigate the average facility volume of minimally invasive radical hysterectomy (MIRH) and the impact of facility volume on the outcomes of patients with apparent early-stage cervical carcinoma. Methods: The National Cancer Database was accessed… read more here.
Keywords: volume centers; facility volume; volume; early stage ... See more keywords
Going the Extra Mile: Improved Survival for Pancreatic Cancer Patients Traveling to High-volume Centers
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001924
Abstract: Objective: This study compares outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for patients treated at local, low-volume centers and those traveling to high-volume centers. Background: Although outcomes for PD are superior at high-volume institutions, not all patients live… read more here.
Keywords: volume; high volume; traveling high; going extra ... See more keywords
Maximizing Utilization in Pancreas Transplantation: Phenotypic Characteristics Differentiating Aggressive From Nonaggressive Transplant Centers
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000002334
Abstract: Background Maximizing pancreas utilization requires a balance between judicious donor selection and transplant center aggressiveness. We sought to determine how such aggressiveness affects transplant outcomes. Methods Using the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, we studied… read more here.
Keywords: volume; graft survival; aggressiveness; transplant ... See more keywords
Liver Transplant Center Size and the Impact on Clinical Outcomes and Resource Utilization
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000003915
Abstract: Background. Prior studies suggest that transplant center volume is associated with liver transplantation (LT) outcomes. We compared patient characteristics and waitlist outcomes among transplant centers in the United States with different volumes. Methods. Data for… read more here.
Keywords: lvcs less; transplant; volume centers; transplant center ... See more keywords
Association between hospital liver transplantation volume and mortality after liver re-transplantation.
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255655
Abstract: BACKGROUND The relationship between institutional liver transplantation (LT) case volume and clinical outcomes after liver re-transplantation is yet to be determined. METHODS Patients who underwent liver re-transplantation between 2007 and 2016 were selected from the… read more here.
Keywords: liver transplantation; mortality; volume; volume centers ... See more keywords