Effect of physician specialty training on pediatric appendectomy outcomes: an NSQIP-P analysis
Topic overview
This NSQIP-P database analysis compared outcomes of pediatric appendectomies performed by general surgeons versus pediatric surgeons between 2015-2020. The study found no significant differences in readmissions, complications, reoperations, or discharge destinations between the two specialties when procedures were performed at children's hospitals or facilities with pediatric wings.
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- Pediatric and general surgeons achieve equivalent outcomes in pediatric appendectomy regarding complications, readmissions, and reoperations.
- General surgeons operated on slightly older children (mean 12.3 vs 11.2 years) but outcomes remained comparable across age groups.
- Surgeon specialty training does not significantly impact adverse events, reoperation rates, or discharge disposition in pediatric appendectomy.
- NSQIP-P data shows no difference in operative safety between pediatric and general surgeons performing appendectomies at pediatric facilities.
- Hospital setting with pediatric resources may be more critical than surgeon specialty for safe pediatric appendectomy outcomes.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Effect of physician specialty training on pediatric appendectomy outcomes: an NSQIP-P analysis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-11-10. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9409?via_space=staycurrentmd
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