Key result
Obesity negatively impacts outcomes after major colorectal surgery, increasing the risk of wound infection, anastomotic leak, and conversion to open procedures.
Why the study?
Does obesity increase perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing major colorectal surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing major colorectal surgery
Comparison
Obesity vs Non-obese patients (implied)
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports preoperative risk counseling for obese colorectal patients; leaves open whether interventions mitigate complications in prospective trials.
Systematic Review
Does obesity increase perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing major colorectal surgery?
Obesity negatively impacts outcomes after colorectal surgery, particularly increasing the risk of wound infections, anastomotic leaks, and conversion to open procedures.
Gendall et al. (2007) conducted a systematic review in Major Colorectal Surgery. Obesity was evaluated on Perioperative morbidity and mortality. Obesity negatively impacts outcomes after major colorectal surgery, increasing the risk of wound infection, anastomotic leak, and conversion to open procedures.
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