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Review
. 2020 May 11:55:13-18.
doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.04.024. eCollection 2020 Jul.

Surgical complications in colorectal cancer patients

Haleh Pak  1 , Leila Haji Maghsoudi  2 , Ali Soltanian  1 , Farshid Gholami  1
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Review

Surgical complications in colorectal cancer patients

Haleh Pak et al. Ann Med Surg (Lond). .

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.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors deny any conflict of interest in any terms or by any means during the study. All the fees provided by research center fund and deployed accordingly.

Figures

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Fig. 1
Shows complications associated with colorectal cancer surgery and associated risk factors. Each complication is denoted by a color and corresponding risk factors are shaded.
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