Paraesophageal Hernia Repair in the USA: Trends of Utilization Stratified by Surgical Volume and Consequent Impact on Perioperative Outcomes.

Francisco SchlottmannPaula D StrassleMarco E AllaixMarco G Patti

Published in: Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (2017)

A spontaneous centralization towards high-volume centers for PEH repair has occurred in the last decade. This trend is beneficial for patients as it is associated with higher rates of laparoscopic operations, decreased surgical morbidity, and a shorter length of hospital stay.

Keyphrases

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