Cost effectiveness after a pancreaticoduodenectomy: bolstering the volume argument

ConclusionsFor PD, low volume centres have higher peri‐operative mortality rates and 10.9% higher cost per patient. Performance of PD at higher volume centres can lead to both better outcomes and substantial cost savings.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 16, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jeffrey M. Sutton, Gregory C. Wilson, Ian M. Paquette, Koffi Wima, Dennis J. Hanseman, R. Cutler Quillin, Jeffrey J. Sussman, Michael J. Edwards, Syed A. Ahmad, Shimul A. Shah, Daniel E. Abbott Tags: Original Article Source Type: research