Survival Following Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Key Points

• This study aims to assess long-term survival outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery in low- and middle-income countries.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing data on colorectal cancer surgery in LMICs.
• Collected data from published studies focused on long-term outcomes following surgery.
• Evaluated and synthesized findings to identify trends in survival rates.
• Identified a significant gap in data regarding long-term survival in LMICs.
• Highlights variability in outcomes based on available studies, often reporting poor survival rates.
• Emphasizes the critical need for increased research efforts to improve outcomes.