Risk factors affecting hospital stay among patients undergoing colon cancer surgery: a prospective cohort study

ConclusionsPatients undergoing resection of colorectal cancer cluster into different groups based on LOS of the index admission. Those with prolonged LOS were more likely to develop adverse outcomes within 30  days after discharge. Some of the strongest independent predictors of prolonged LOS, such as surgical infections or open surgery, could be modified to reduce LOS and, in turn, other adverse outcomes.Trial registrationNCT02488161
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research