Identification of Risk Factors in Lymphatic Surgeries for Melanoma: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Review

Conclusions: This is the first and largest study using American College of Surgeons NSQIP to examine 30-day readmission after SLNB and LAD for melanoma in 3 commonly operated anatomical regions. We have found several significant risk factors associated with hospital readmission, which are now being used as a quality measure for hospital performance and reimbursement, that may help surgeons optimize patient selection for SLNB and LAD.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research