Commentary: Who benefits from public reporting of outcomes in coronary surgery?

There are few surgical procedures that have been studied and dissected in as much detail as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). CABG remains the gold standard for patients with complex and extensive coronary artery disease and is one of the most commonly performed operations globally. Cardiac surgery is inherently invasive and contains unique and serious risks including death, disabling stroke, myocardial infarctions, and renal failure that are life-altering and life-threatening. In addition, it is clear that outcomes for CABG may vary with geography, institution, within institutions at the surgeon level.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research