Prevention of acute resection in obstructive colorectal cancer using a four-stage obstruction protocol

Key Points

• The four-stage obstruction protocol effectively prevents deterioration in colorectal cancer patients.
• Ninety-four percent of patients managed under this protocol avoided emergency surgical intervention.
• Assessment using a four-stage obstruction protocol highlights the importance of accurate staging and monitoring.
• This protocol may enable safer management strategies, reducing the need for high-risk emergency procedures.