Surgical complications in colorectal cancer patients

Haleh Pak; Leila Haji Maghsoudi; Ali Soltanian; Farshid Gholami

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2020.04.024

Surgical complications in colorectal cancer patients

Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2020 May 11:55:13-18. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.04.024. eCollection 2020 Jul.

Authors

Haleh Pak¹, Leila Haji Maghsoudi², Ali Soltanian¹, Farshid Gholami¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Shahid Madani Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
² Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

Abstract

Background: Advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic sciences have allowed early diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly reported cancers, particularly in elderly patients.

Methods: Open and laparoscopic surgeries are used for the removal of the tumor, along with chemotherapy, depending on the stage of cancer. However, colorectal cancer surgery is associated with a great number of complications, that affect the efficacy of the surgery and overall health and survival of the patient.

Results: Prevalence of these complications have shown discrepancies depending on the condition of the patient and disease and surgical skills of the surgeon. Preoperative evaluation, intraoperative care and postoperative measures can reduce the incidence of these complications.

Conclusion: This review highlights some frequently reported complications associated with colorectal cancer surgery, their risk factors and subsequent therapeutic measures to treat them.

Keywords: Cancer; Colorectal; Laparoscopic; Surgery.

Publication types

Review