ANZ Journal of Surgery | 2019
State‐wide outcomes in elective rectal cancer resection: is there a case for centralization in Victoria?
Abstract
The role of service centralization in rectal cancer surgery is controversial. Recent studies suggest centralization to high‐volume centres may improve postoperative mortality. We used a state‐wide administrative data set to determine the inpatient mortality for patients undergoing elective rectal cancer surgery and to compare individual hospital volumes.