Otto M. van Delden
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Dr. Otto M. van Delden is a leading surgical researcher whose work centers on the volume-outcome relationship in high-risk pancreatic surgery, with a particular focus on how institutional restructuring affects patient outcomes. His most cited study, "Impact of Merging two high-volume Centers on Patient Outcome" (2025), challenges the prevailing assumption that the benefits of surgical volume plateau beyond 40-50 pancreatoduodenectomies (PD) per year. By analyzing the consolidation of two already high-volume centers, Dr. van Delden demonstrates that further centralization can yield measurable improvements in mortality and complication rates, even when centers exceed traditional volume thresholds. This work has significant implications for healthcare policy and hospital network design, suggesting that strategic mergers may optimize outcomes for complex procedures. With his research accumulating citations and shaping ongoing debates in surgical oncology, Dr. van Delden is recognized for providing evidence that redefines the boundaries of the volume-outcome paradigm. His contributions are essential reading for clinicians, administrators, and researchers interested in the intersection of surgical quality, hospital organization, and patient safety.
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- 1Impact of Merging two high-volume Centers on Patient Outcome1 citations · 2025