Is there a weekend effect in emergency surgery for colorectal carcinoma? Analysis from the German StuDoQ registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Higher postoperative mortality has been observed among patients who received emergency colorectal surgery on the weekend compared to during the week. The aim of this study was to determine whether the weekday of emergency surgery affects the 30-day mortality and postoperative course in emergency colorectal surgery.

Methods

Prospectively acquired data from the 2010-2017 German StuDoQ|Colorectal surgery registries were analysed. Differences in 30-day mortality, transfer and length of stay (MTL30) (primary endpoints), postoperative complications, length of stay and pathological results of resected specimens (secondary endpoints) were assessed. Multivariable analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors for postoperative outcome.

Results

In total,

SUBMITTER: Anger F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9632786 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature