Trends in outcomes, complications, and hospitalization costs for hemispherectomy in the <scp>U</scp>nited States for the years 2000–2009

Abstract

Hemispherectomy procedures increased slightly in frequency over the past decade, with no change in demographic characteristics of the patients over time. Rates of mortality and perioperative complications remained low. Total costs have increased significantly over time. In-hospital mortality was lower in higher volume hospitals.