The effect of surveillance program for surgical site infection of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery for 5 years: a prospective study in a tertiary hospital in Korea

Surgical site infections (SSIs) constitute one of the most important complications of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery [identified as ‘BILI’ in the National Healthcare Safety Network(NHSN) system of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], resulting in increased morbidity, mortality and medical expense. Surveillance of SSIs is one of the most effective methods for reducing the incidence.