The Impact of Hospital Volume on Postoperative Outcomes for Esophagectomy and Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Authors

Cezanne D. Kooij · University Medical Center Utrecht

Irene Sole Zuin · University Medical Center Utrecht

Alexandre Challine · Sorbonne Université

Jessie A. Elliott · St. James's Hospital

Jelle P. Ruurda · University Medical Center Utrecht

Richard van Hillegersberg · University Medical Center Utrecht

Lucas Goense

Abstract

Higher hospital volume is associated with lower mortality, reduced complications, shorter LOS, and improved survival. Identified thresholds exceed existing policy benchmarks, supporting further centralization of esophagogastric cancer surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology

DOI: 10.1245/s10434-026-19558-5

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