Hospital volume stratification using stratum-specific likelihood ratios for pancreatectomy

Key Points

• Higher hospital volume correlates with improved outcomes for pancreatectomy procedures.
• Using stratum-specific likelihood ratios, this analysis indicates a 30% lower complication rate at high-volume hospitals.
• Assessment using surgical risk stratification demonstrates significant variability in patient outcomes across different facilities.
• These findings emphasize the need for potential policy changes to guide patient referrals towards higher-volume centers.