University Hospital of Leuven
Quality in surgical treatment of esophageal cancer assessed
Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, September 16th, 2005
"Surgical treatment of cancer of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) remains a complex and challenging task. Quality of care may be improved by concentrating these patients in high volume centers in order to decrease post-operative mortality," scientists in Belgium reported.
"However, it appears that hospital mortality is a poor tool to measure the quality. More likely specialization as well as appropriate hospital environment supporting a dedicated multidisciplinary team are key elements in improving both the short term and long term results. The dedicated...
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