Operation for ovariecancer i Danmark 2004-2007

Bent Ottesen; Maria Gerding Iversen; Henrik Kehlet

Operation for ovariecancer i Danmark 2004-2007

Translated title of the contribution: Surgical treatment for ovarian cancer in Denmark 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

Translated title of the contribution	Surgical treatment for ovarian cancer in Denmark 2004-2007
Original language	Danish
Journal	Ugeskrift for læger
Volume	171
Issue number	4
Pages (from-to)	217-20
Number of pages	4
ISSN	0041-5782
Publication status	Published - 2009

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