National differences in implementation of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer and the influence on short-term outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The timing and degree of implementation of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for colorectal cancer vary among countries. Insights in national differences regarding implementation of new surgical techniques and the effect on postoperative outcomes are important for quality assurance, can show potential areas for country-specific improvement, and might be illustrative and supportive for similar implementation programs in other countries. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate differences in patient selection, applied techniques, and results of minimal invasive surgery for colorectal cancer between the Netherlands and Sweden.

Methods

Patients who underwent elective minimally invasive surgery for T1-3 colon or rectal cancer (2012-2018) registered in the Dutch ColoRect

SUBMITTER: Warps AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9283170 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature