Surgeon Volume Directly Impacts Breast, Colon, and Gallbladder Outcomes

Higher surgeon volume leads to better outcomes in breast-conserving surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and colon cancer surgery.

  • Higher-volume surgeons saw a significant reduction in reinterventions, complications, and mortality rates across all three procedures.
  • Outcomes were even better for surgeons working in high-volume hospitals.

A focus on both surgeon and hospital volume is essential for optimizing patient care in surgical practice.

  • Further research is needed to understand these associations and enhance surgical care delivery.

Journal Article by Soldati S, Colais P (…) Pinnarelli L et 2 al. in BMJ Open

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