Oncologic long-term outcomes of emergency versus elective resection for colorectal cancer

ConclusionIn-hospital mortality was increased in emergency versus elective CRC resections. However, 5-year survival and local recurrence after surgery for CRC were determined by the tumor stage, and not by the emergency versus elective setting of surgical resection.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research