Browsing Department of Clinical Medicine by Journals "BJS Open"
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Benchmarking of aggregated length of stay after open and laparoscopic surgery for cancers of the digestive system
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-08-01)Background: Length of hospital stay (LOS) may serve as a surrogate measure of healthcare quality and resource use, particularly when transfers of care and readmissions are accounted for. This study aimed to benchmark true ... -
Centralizing a national pancreatoduodenectomy service: striking the right balance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Centralization of pancreatic surgery is currently called for owing to superior outcomes in higher-volume centres. Conversely, organizational and patient concerns speak for a moderation in centralization. Consensus ... -
Deciphering the inflection points to achieve proficiency for each procedure step during training in laparoscopic appendicectomy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a common procedure early in surgical training. A minimum number is usually required for certification in general surgery. However, data on proficiency are scarce. This study aimed ...