Journal article
Enthusiasm, Opinion Leaders, Comparative Advantage, and the Uptake Of Laparoscopic Resection For Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases in Ontario, Canada: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Abstract
BackgroundNumerous factors likely influence adoption of surgical innovations in large regions. We considered the role of comparative advantage, surgeon enthusiasm, and opinion leaders on uptake of minimally invasive liver resection (MILR) for colorectal cancer (CRC) metastases in Ontario.MethodsWe used administrative data for patients undergoing liver resection for CRC metastases from years 2006–2015. Fourteen regions were divided into three …
Authors
Wang J; Serrano PE; Griffiths C; Parpia S; Simunovic M
Journal
Annals of Surgical Oncology, Vol. 28, No. 5, pp. 2685–2691
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
May 2021
DOI
10.1245/s10434-020-09203-0
ISSN
1068-9265