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  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Radical nephrectomy with inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy is a complex procedure.
  • Understanding trends and perioperative outcomes is crucial for patient care.
  • The impact of hospital surgical volume on outcomes requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate current trends and complications associated with radical nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy.
  • To assess the influence of annual hospital caseload on perioperative outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the GeRmAn Nationwide inpatient Data (GRAND) from 2005-2022.
  • Classified hospitals into low (<3), intermediate (3-9), and high (≥10) annual caseloads for IVC thrombectomy.
  • Analyzed data from 3608 patients undergoing the procedure, primarily via open surgery.

Main Results:

  • High-volume centers were associated with significantly lower intensive care unit admission rates (29% vs. 45%) and shorter hospital stays (3.9 days shorter) compared to low-volume centers.
  • Every additional annual case performed by a hospital demonstrated improvement in perioperative outcomes, including reduced mortality, ICU admissions, acute kidney disease, and shorter hospital stays.
  • A decreasing trend in the number of radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy procedures was observed in recent years.

Conclusions:

  • Real-world data indicate a direct correlation between increased annual hospital caseload and improved perioperative outcomes for radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy.
  • Centralizing complex procedures in high-volume centers may enhance patient safety and reduce complications.
  • Further research should explore optimal caseload thresholds for specialized oncological surgeries.