Background A pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) is a highly advanced procedure associated
with considerable post-operative complications and substantial costs. In this study the …

BACKGROUND: Despite considerable data focused on the morbidity of
pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), the financial impact of complications has been infrequently …

Background A cost analyses of complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) was
performed in a high volume hepato-biliary-pancreatic service. We hypothesised that costs …

Aims: In the era of cost-conscious healthcare, hospitals are focusing on costs. Analysis of
hospital costs per cost-category may provide indications for potential cost saving measures …

Abstract Background/Objectives Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), also known as a Whipple
procedure, is commonly performed for a variety of benign and malignant tumours, including …

Background Health care spending is increasing the world over. Determining preventable or
correctable factors may offer us valuable insights into developing strategies aimed at …

Background Morbidity after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) has been reported to be about
30–53%. These complications can double hospital costs. We sought to explore the financial …

BACKGROUND: In our cost-conscious health care system hospitals are finding that costs
are as important as charges or reimbursements, especially as hospitals compete for …

Importance Changes in health care reimbursement policy have led to an era in which
hospitals are motivated to improve quality of care while simultaneously reducing costs …

Background Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) has long been associated with high rates of
morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to identify preoperative risk factors for …