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A M Hogan1, D C Winter

  • 1Institute of Clinical Outcomes in Research and Education (ICORE), St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland.

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Surgical volume correlates with cancer outcomes, driving centers of excellence. However, many studies lack quality and use varied measures, necessitating better research for international cancer care strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Health Services Research
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Extensive literature suggests a link between higher surgical case volumes and better patient outcomes in cancer management.
  • This evidence has spurred the development of specialized cancer centers, often termed centers of excellence.
  • However, the quality and consistency of studies supporting this volume-outcome relationship are frequently debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically appraise the English-language literature from the past decade on the volume-outcome relationship in cancer care.
  • To evaluate the quality, methodology, and outcome measures used in existing studies.
  • To identify gaps and limitations in current research to inform future investigations.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and critical appraisal of English-language studies published within the last ten years.

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  • Focus on studies examining the relationship between surgical volume and clinical outcomes in cancer patients.
  • Assessment of study quality, heterogeneity of volume and outcome measures, and overall evidence weight.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant body of literature supports a positive correlation between surgical volume and improved clinical outcomes in cancer care.
    • However, a critical review reveals that many existing studies are of low quality, possess limited statistical power, and employ highly heterogeneous definitions and assessments of both surgical volume and patient outcomes.
    • This heterogeneity complicates direct comparisons and meta-analyses, potentially weakening the evidence base.

    Conclusions:

    • While the volume-outcome relationship in cancer care is widely accepted, the current evidence base is often compromised by methodological limitations.
    • There is a need for higher-quality, standardized research to establish a more robust understanding of this relationship.
    • Future unbiased studies are essential for developing reliable international cancer management strategies and resource allocation.