Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the outcomes of operations based on 3-dimensional (3D) operation planning with non 3D-assisted operations in the treatment of centrally located hepatocellular carcinoma. ⋯ Compared with non 3D-assisted operations, the operation planning based on 3D reconstruction is a more effective and reasonable method in the treatment of centrally located hepatocellular carcinoma. In addition, the classification system may facilitate the 3D operation planning.
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The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) is dedicated to improving the quality of care for severely injured patients. The ACS-COT charges designated centers with providing feedback to referring hospitals. There are no guidelines or recommendations as to what should be included in the feedback or how it should be used. ⋯ There is significant interest on the part of referring hospitals to receive feedback from a designated level 1 trauma/burn center to improve quality of care. A system like U-link can allow secure access to review patient charts for quality improvement and feedback purposes, in a manner that is efficient for the referring and receiving hospitals.
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Multicenter Study
Implementing a standardized safe surgery program reduces serious reportable events.
Patient safety in the perioperative period is essential for delivery of quality patient care. Mainstream quality organizations have implemented safe surgery recommended practices for ensuring patient safety. Effectively implementing safe surgery practices should result in a reduction in serious reportable event (SRE) rates. ⋯ An effectively implemented standardized safe surgery program results in a significant reduction in SREs. Robotic cases are at high risk for an SRE.