This database was last updated in July 2015 and is based on data from 2009 to 2013. It should only be used as a historical snapshot.
California
Compare the performance of surgeons practicing at hospitals in this state, in one of the following procedures:
Prostate Resection
Other transurethral prostatectomy (ICD-9-CM code 60.29)
The resection and removal of a portion of the prostate through the urethra. This is most commonly done because of an enlarged prostate that may be restricting the flow of urine. More information »
132California hospitals performed this procedure on Medicare patients.
11 (8%)have at least one surgeon with a low adjusted complication rate.
6 (5%)have at least one surgeon with a high adjusted complication rate.
Sorted by the surgeon with the lowest adjusted rate of complications at each hospital, along with a measure representing the combined performance of surgeons and hospitals for these procedures.
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications