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Review
. 2022 Feb;57(2):178-181.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.023. Epub 2021 Oct 29.

Centralization of pediatric surgical care in the Netherlands: Lessons learned

Marc Hwa Wijnen  1 , Jan Bf Hulscher  2
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Review

Centralization of pediatric surgical care in the Netherlands: Lessons learned

Marc Hwa Wijnen et al. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Centralization of care is a difficult process, as there are several stakeholders that are involved and should be heard. What can be the best option for a small group of patients may be detrimental to a larger group of patients that cannot be adequately treated close to home. The weighing of these factors is different in every environment. One universal rule however is: if you don't do it yourselves, others will do it for you. In the Netherlands, pediatric oncology, including surgery, is centralized in one center (Utrecht) with the help of several shared care centers scattered throughout the country for things that can be managed close to home.

Keywords: Centralization; Surgical planning; The Netherlands.

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