The impact of comorbidities on post-operative complications following colorectal cancer surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer surgery is complex and can result in severe post-operative complications. Optimisation of surgical outcomes requires a thorough understanding of the background complexity and comorbid status of patients.

Aim

The aim of this study is to determine whether certain pre-existing comorbidities are associated with high grade post-operative complications following colorectal cancer surgery. The study also aims to define the prevalence of demographic, comorbid and surgical features in a population undergoing colorectal cancer resection.

Method

A colorectal cancer database at The Prince Charles Hospital was established to capture detailed information on patient background, comorbidities and clinicopathological features. A single-centre retrospective

SUBMITTER: Flynn DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7757883 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature