Obesity: A risk factor for postoperative complications in laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer

Obesity: A risk factor for postoperative complications in laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer

Background: The prevalence of obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean is increasing significantly up to 20.8% in 2016. Therefore, a higher percentage of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients are expected to be obese. Laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery (LCRCS) is regarded as a safe and feasible procedure...

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Main Authors: Bilal Ramadan, Houssam Dahboul, Christian Mouawad, Rany Aoun, Serge Kassar, Elia Kassouf, Ghassan Chakhtoura, Roger Noun, Michael Osseis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Subjects:
colorectal
obesity
risk factor
Online Access:http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2024;volume=20;issue=1;spage=12;epage=18;aulast=Ramadan

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