Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute is regarded as one of the top digestive disease centers in the nation. The institute unites all specialists within one unique, fully integrated model of care aimed at optimizing the patient experience. Throughout the years, Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute physicians have pioneered many new technologies and procedures for treating digestive disorders. This rich history of innovation continues today through the development of new surgical techniques, participation in clinical trials, and outcomes research. The Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute is located on Cleveland Clinic’s main campus and at 28 additional locations. The institute includes the departments of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Colorectal Surgery, and General Surgery (including acute care and trauma, bariatric, breast, hepato-pancreato-biliary, oncology, pediatric, and transplant surgery). The institute’s 213 staff physicians, 118 residents and clinical fellows, and 600 nurses offer the safest, most proven, and most advanced treatments, performed in the most effective and patient-centered way.
| Procedure | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopy Procedures\* | 97,285 | 101,245 | 111,245 | 94,014 | 118,533 |
| General Surgery | 17,705 | 17,755 | 18,101 | 15,937 | 18,234 |
| Colorectal Surgery | 4938 | 5400 | 5735 | 5043 | 5063 |
| Breast Surgery | 2206 | 2276 | 2316 | 2012 | 2365 |
| Bariatric Surgery | 792 | 654 | 454 | 335 | 721 |
DDSI HNI Optime Dashboard
*Includes inpatient and outpatient cases; Represents data across the Cleveland Clinic Health System
Fluctuations in 2020 volumes are a result of significant changes to the number of patients treated, which can be directly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: DDSI HNI Optime Dashboard - Colorectal Surgery & General Surgery Departments, Grouper AB Service line <> Gastroenterology - IP = Admit Prior to Surgery / Emergency / Inpatient / Remote Inpatient / Remote TCI / Same Day Return to Surgery / TCI
Fluctuations in 2020 volumes are a result of significant changes to the number of patients treated, which can be directly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: DDSI HNI Optime Dashboard - Colorectal Surgery & General Surgery Departments, Grouper AB Service line <> Gastroenterology - OP = Null / Ambulatory Surgery / Outpatient / Remote Outpatient.
Fluctuations in 2020 volumes are a result of significant changes to the number of patients treated, which can be directly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Procedure\* | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Surgical Cases | 9702 | 3827 | 4070 | 3621 | 4123 |
| Breast Surgery | 425 | 435 | 523 | 457 | 510 |
| Bariatric Surgery | 372 | 364 | 307 | 248 | 304 |
DDSI HNI Optime Dashboard
*Includes inpatient and outpatient cases
Fluctuations in 2020 volumes are a result of significant changes to the number of patients treated, which can be directly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.