Journal article
Hospital volume-outcome relationships for robot-assisted surgeries: a population-based analysis
Abstract
BackgroundAssociations between procedure volumes and outcomes can inform minimum volume standards and the regionalization of health services. Robot-assisted surgery continues to expand globally; however, data are limited regarding which hospitals should be using the technology.Study designUsing administrative health data for all residents of Ontario, Canada, this retrospective cohort study included adult patients who underwent a robot-assisted …
Authors
Walker RJB; Stukel TA; de Mestral C; Nathens A; Breau RH; Hanna WC; Hopkins L; Schlachta CM; Jackson TD; Shayegan B
Journal
Surgical Endoscopy, Vol. 38, No. 8, pp. 4531–4542
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
August 2024
DOI
10.1007/s00464-024-10998-2
ISSN
0930-2794