Why the study?
Does specialized surgeon practice reduce mortality, length of stay, and cost in major inpatient adult colorectal resections?
Does specialized surgeon practice reduce mortality, length of stay, and cost in major inpatient adult colorectal resections?
Surgical specialization in colorectal procedures is associated with reduced inpatient mortality and shorter length of stay.
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Should not yet change referral practices; leaves open causal effects of specialization in randomized colorectal cohorts.
Rea et al. (2011) studied this question.
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