High-volume hospitals experience fewer postoperative complications after neonatal surgery: Analyses of the National Clinical Database Pediatric Surgical Registry in Japan
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This registry-based study examines the relationship between hospital surgical volume and postoperative complication rates in neonatal surgery across Japan. Findings demonstrate that high-volume centers achieve significantly better outcomes, supporting the case for centralization of complex neonatal surgical care to improve patient safety and reduce complications.
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- Higher hospital surgical volume correlates with reduced postoperative complications in neonatal surgery patients.
- Volume-outcome relationships exist for neonatal procedures, supporting regionalization or referral to high-volume centers.
- Japan's National Clinical Database provides evidence that centralization may improve neonatal surgical safety.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. High-volume hospitals experience fewer postoperative complications after neonatal surgery: Analyses of the National Clinical Database Pediatric Surgical Registry in Japan. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-10-15. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11103
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