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.
Minnesota
Compare the performance of surgeons practicing at hospitals in this state, in one of the following procedures:
Prostate Removal
Radical prostatectomy (ICD-9-CM code 60.5)
The removal of the entire prostate gland via the open or laparoscopic or robotic method. Usually performed to treat prostate cancer. More information »
21Minnesota hospitals performed this procedure on Medicare patients.
1 (5%)has at least one surgeon with a low adjusted complication rate.
3 (14%)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