Operation for ovariecancer i Danmark 2004-2007

Bent Ottesen, Maria Gerding Iversen, Henrik Kehlet

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    Abstract

    INTRODUCTION: Previous national surveys have demonstrated that surgical treatment for ovarian cancer in Denmark is performed in too many low-volume departments. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Nationwide data from the National Patient Registry from January 1 December 2004-31 December 2007 including all primary operations for ovarian cancer and recording the number of departments, length of hospital stay and mortality. RESULTS: A total of 1,908 women were operated, initially at 47 departments (stage III-IV 31 departments), a number which was reduced to eight departments by 2007 and further reduction to a total of six departments is planned in 2008. The 30-day mortality was constant (about 3.9%) over the 4-year period. CONCLUSION: The organisation of surgical treatment for ovarian cancer has improved since the Danish Health Board in 2001 recommended that operations be performed at five high-volume departments.
    Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Jan-19
    Bidragets oversatte titelSurgical treatment for ovarian cancer in Denmark 2004-2007
    OriginalsprogDansk
    TidsskriftUgeskrift for læger
    Vol/bind171
    Udgave nummer4
    Sider (fra-til)217-20
    Antal sider4
    ISSN0041-5782
    StatusUdgivet - 2009

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