Impact of Anastomotic Leakage After Colorectal Cancer Surgery on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal anastomotic leakage remains one of the most frequent and dreaded postoperative complications after colorectal resection. However, limited research has been conducted on the impact of this complication on the quality of life of patients who have undergone colorectal cancer surgery.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to identify, appraise, and synthesize the available evidence regarding the quality of life in patients with anastomotic leakage after oncological colorectal resections to inform clinical decision-making.

Data sources and study selection

PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies reporting quality of life using validated questionnaires in patients with anastomotic leakage after oncological colorectal

SUBMITTER: Gielen AHC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748909 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature