Variation in Adequate Lymph Node Yield for Gastric, Lung, and Bladder Cancer: Attributable to the Surgeon, Pathologist, or Hospital?
Christopher T AquinaMatthew TruongCarla F JustinianoRoma KaurZhaomin XuFrancis P BoscoeMaria J SchymuraAdan Z BecerraPublished in: Annals of surgical oncology (2020)
ALNY rates are low for gastric, lung, and bladder cancer, with only modest improvement over time for lung and bladder cancer. Given that the proportion of variation attributable to the surgeon, pathologist, and hospital is different for each organ system, future quality improvement initiatives should target the underlying causes, which vary by individual organ system.