Characterizing Short-Term Outcomes Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer: the Role of Race and Insurance Status

ConclusionsIn patients who undergo elective proctectomy for rectal cancer, non-white and non-privately insured status are associated with significantly worse short-term outcomes. Further studies are needed to determine the implications with respect to receipt of adjuvant therapy and survival.

Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - October 25, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research