How Are Pancreas Cancer Surgery Outcomes Affected by Tumor Board Decisions?
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The University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixIssue Date
2021Metadata
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A Thesis submitted to The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine.Abstract
Tumor board review of complex patients is an important factor for quality and safety. In this study, we compare the surgical outcomes of patients presented at two gastrointestinal cancerspecific tumor boards within a large healthcare system. Site A represents an academic-type tumor board with a focus on neoadjuvant therapy, whereas Site B represents a community-type tumor board with a primary surgical approach.Type
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