Disparities in the Use of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colorectal Disease |
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| Authors: | Celia N Robinson Courtney J Balentine Shubhada Sansgiry David H Berger |
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| Institution: | (1) Operative Care Line, The Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd. 5A 350, Mailing code OCL 112, Houston, TX 77030, USA;(2) Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA;(3) Houston VA Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA |
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| Abstract: | Background Morbidity and mortality rates for major surgical procedures are decreased in high-volume hospitals (HVH). Additionally, HVH
are often leaders in the utilization of novel surgical technology such as minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Although HVH often
serve diverse patient populations, it is unknown if there are disparities in the application of new surgical technologies
within these hospitals. We sought to determine if ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in the use of MIS for colorectal disease
exist at HVH. |
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