Evolution of surgical results
Hofstetter, Ann Surg, 2002 (MD Anderson, Houston)
1970-1985
(n= 246)
1986-1996
(n=465)
1997-2001
(n=283)
Post-op mortality (%)
12
5
6
R0 (%)
78
87
94
3-yr Survival (%)
27
34
46