Short-term and Oncological Outcomes of Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Obese Patients

Short-term and Oncological Outcomes of Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Obese Patients

A total of 138 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic-assisted or open colectomy for colorectal cancer (CRC) were included in the present study. Subjects commonly shared a condition of overweight or obesity. The investigators aimed to define any difference between the two different groups (open vs laparoscopic-assisted surgery) and a series of outcomes, i.e. hospitalization, Lymph nodes number, Intra-Surgery complications, and Clavien Dindo score.

A total of 138 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic-assisted or open colectomy for colorectal cancer (CRC) were included in the present study. Intra-Surgery complications, Previous surgery, Readmission Post Intervention, Location of surgery, Duration of Surgery, Re-intervention (yes), Clearance, and CRM were collected. Subjects commonly shared overweight or obesity. The investigators aimed to define any difference between the two different groups (open vs laparoscopic-assisted surgery) and a series of outcomes, i.e. hospitalization, Lymph nodes number, Intra-Surgery complications, and Clavien Dindo score.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index >25 Kg/m2
• Colorectal cancer (CRC)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current emergency conditions (i.e., perforation and\or occlusion)
• Pregnancy,
• Co-existing peritoneal carcinomatosis
• Contraindications to LS, such as cardiorespiratory comorbidities (CHD, CHF, and other severe CVD)
• Prior transverse resections