Operative Mortality.
Death occurring during or within 30 days of a surgical procedure, or during the same hospitalization. The primary outcome used to compare surgical performance and is reported in national quality databases.
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What is operative mortality?
Death occurring during or within 30 days of a surgical procedure, or during the same hospitalization. The primary outcome used to compare surgical performance and is reported in national quality databases.
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