Impact of Oxygen Saturation Levels on Anastomotic Leakage and Postoperative Complications in Colorectal Surgery

Impact of Oxygen Saturation Levels on Anastomotic Leakage and Postoperative Complications in Colorectal Surgery

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between postoperative oxygen saturation levels and surgical complications, with particular emphasis on anastomotic leakage, in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. By doing so, we sought to clarify the clinical value of peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂) as a non-invasive, readily available, and cost-effective parameter in postoperative patient monitoring.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who underwent elective or emergency colorectal resection with anastomosis between 2017 and 2021.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age under 18 years
• Incomplete or insufficient clinical data