Hepatic and pancreatic resection in patients with end-stage renal disease: a propensity analysis

BackgroundHepatic and pancreatic surgery is rarely performed in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The present authors used a national clinical database to characterize outcomes and perioperative risk in ESRD patients who require hepatic or pancreatic resection.MethodsThe 2005–2011 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried for all patients undergoing hepatic or pancreatic resection. Patients were classified by...