Remote Follow-Up After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Remote consultations are increasingly being utilized in colorectal cancer follow-up, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, with benefits continuing beyond the pandemic. It is not clear how remote modalities affect patient satisfaction, quality of life (QoL) and safety of colorectal cancer follow-up.

Objectives

To investigate the impact of remote follow-up on patient satisfaction, QoL, clinician satisfaction, adherence to investigations, readmission rates, recurrence rates, and mortality rates for colorectal cancer.

Methods

A systematic review was performed using three electronic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, along with grey literature. Eligible studies included remote techniques such as telephone, video, o

SUBMITTER: Srikumar G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641352 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature