# Children who travel further for common surgery have more complications and longer hospital stays

Source: [Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-children-common-surgery-complications-longer.html) · 2026-11-11 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/children-who-travel-further-for-common-surgery-have-more-complications-and-longe-602a9dc5b04bdb96
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Nearly one in eight children undergoing a common inpatient surgical procedure lived more than 60 miles (97 km) from the hospital where they received care.
- Children who lived farther away had higher odds of complications, longer hospital stays and higher hospital charges than children who lived closer.
- The findings are reported by Medical Xpress, based on the study it describes.

## Why it matters

Distance to a specialised surgical centre may be a practical risk factor for children's outcomes, which can inform how families are referred and how hospitals plan care and transport.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-11: Medical Xpress reports the study findings on children travelling further for common surgery

## Coverage

- [Children who travel further for common surgery have more complications and longer hospital stays](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-children-common-surgery-complications-longer.html) — Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories, 2026-11-11

Tags: pediatric surgery, health equity, hospital outcomes, surgical complications, healthcare access

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