Aetiology, treatment and mortality after oesophageal perforation in Denmark.

Introduction: Perforation of the oesophagus into the thoracic cavity is a potentially life-threatening condition. The causes are numerous. Treatment for oesophageal perforation targets mediastinal and pleural contamination.

[Need for a national database on lumbar fusion surgery].

Introduction: The indication for surgical technique in lumbar fusion is debated. The objective of this study was to analyse the indication and operative technique in lumbar surgery clinics in Denmark.

Material And Methods: A cohort study based on a sample from four public and four private clinics in 2006 was used.

[Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Denmark 2005-2008].

Introduction: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Results can be optimised through centralisation and adjustment of perioperative care. The aim of this study was to describe organisation, postoperative stay, readmission and hospital mortality in the period 2005-2008 and to evaluate postoperative care and treatment after PD in 2007-2008.

[Lumbar fusion surgery for degenerative conditions in Denmark 2005-2006].

Introduction: The indication and use of lumbar spinal fusion surgery for degenerative conditions is being debated.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to describe recent trends in lumbar fusion surgery for degenerative conditions in Denmark.

Material And Methods: A cohort study using a sample from the Danish National Patient Registry was used.

[Organisation and reimbursement of surgical practice in Denmark 2004-2008].

Introduction: The organisation and the reimbursement pattern for surgery in Denmark are relatively unknown.

Material And Methods: The organisation and activity of hip and knee replacement, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and inguinal herniotomy, low-back surgery and obesity surgery were analysed together with the surgery reimbursement pattern in Denmark in the 5-year period 2004-2008 based on national register data.

Results: During the 4-year period 2004-2007 activity rose for all types of surgery, except laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

[Liver surgery in Denmark 2002-2007].

Introduction: We evaluated the organisation, management and outcome for patients undergoing elective liver resection in Denmark in the period 2002-2007.

Material And Methods: Nationwide data based on the National Patient Registry and discharge information from hospital departments in the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2007 were analysed.

Results: Twenty-three departments performed 818 resections with five departments performing 96% and 18 departments performing 4% of the operations.

[Surgical treatment for ovarian cancer in Denmark 2004-2007].

Introduction: Previous national surveys have demonstrated that surgical treatment for ovarian cancer in Denmark is performed in too many low-volume departments.

Material And Methods: Nationwide data from the National Patient Registry from January 1 December 2004-31 December 2007 including all primary operations for ovarian cancer and recording the number of departments, length of hospital stay and mortality.

Results: A total of 1,908 women were operated, initially at 47 departments (stage III-IV 31 departments), a number which was reduced to eight departments by 2007 and further reduction to a total of six departments is planned in 2008.

[Bariatric surgery in Denmark--are we on the right way?].

Introduction: In 2005 the National Board of Health (NBH) published guidelines on bariatric surgery in Denmark. The aim of the present study was to shed light on the national bariatric effort in relation to these guidelines.

Material And Methods: The analysis is based on extraction of the following data from the National Patient Registry in the period from 2005 through 2007: annual number of operations, type of operation, laparoscopic versus open procedure.

[Organisation and early outcome after radical prostatectomy in Denmark 2004-2007].

Background: The organisation, volume and early morbidity after radical prostatectomy has not been researched in Denmark.

Materials And Methods: The National Hospital Register was searched for all radical prostatectomies in Denmark from 2004-2007, including mortality and readmissions.

Results: In total, 1469 radical prostatectomies were performed, initially in 9 departments, decreasing to 6 departments in 2007.

Complications and frequency of redo antireflux surgery in Denmark: a nationwide study, 1997-2005.

Background: Outcomes after redo fundoplication (RF) in recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are debatable, and they may include lower success rates with higher postoperative morbidity and mortality than outcomes after primary fundoplication (PF). However, data from large, nationwide studies are not available. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to evaluate nationwide Danish data on RF in a nine-year period.