Disparities in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer in Florida

Osayande Osagiede, Aaron C. Spaulding, Jordan J. Cochuyt, James M. Naessens, Amit Merchea, Pashtoon M. Kasi, Marie Crandall, Dorin T. Colibaseanu

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Abstract

We analyzed a statewide database in Florida to identify the racial, socioeconomic and geographic disparities associated with MIS for colorectal cancer at the state level. Consistent with national studies, MIS for colorectal cancer in Florida is associated with insurance status and geographic location. There are patient-level regional differences for racial disparity in MIS for colorectal cancer in Florida.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)293-301
Number of pages9
JournalAmerican journal of surgery
Volume218
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2019

Keywords

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Florida
  • Health disparities
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Retrospective study

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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