Patterns and Consequences of Care Fragmentation in Post-Surgical Management of Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobiliary Cancers

CF significantly affects postoperative outcomes following UGI and HPB cancer surgeries, with differential impacts between cohorts. The lack of association with increased costs or longer hospital stays may reflect suboptimal care continuity rather than equivalent efficiency. Given CF's persistent prevalence and clinical significance, these findings highlight the need for enhanced interhospital coordination to improve outcomes for complex oncologic surgical patients.