In-hospital clinical outcomes after upper gastrointestinal surgery: Data from an international observational study KU Leuven University of Antwerp Vrije Universiteit Brussel
AIMS: Previous research suggests that patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal surgery are at high risk of poor postoperative outcomes. The aim of our study was to describe patient outcomes after elective upper gastrointestinal surgery at a global level. METHODS: Prospective analysis of data collected during an international seven-day cohort study of 474 hospitals in 27 countries. Patients undergoing elective upper gastrointestinal surgery ...