Undergoing esophagectomy with a surgeon who had performed at least 15 surgeries reduced short-term mortality among patients with esophageal cancer, according to results of a population-based, nationwide Swedish cohort study.
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Surgeon’s proficiency in esophagectomy affects short- and long-term cancer outcomes