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ArticleDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Impact of Preoperative and Intraoperative Factors on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A 10-Year Retrospective Study.

Lucian Flavius Herlo, Ioana Golu, Alexandra Herlo, Claudia Raluca Balasa Virzob, Ionescu Alin, Stela Iurciuc, Ionut Eduard Iordache, Luana Alexandrescu, Doina Ecaterina Tofolean, Raluca Dumache

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Lucian Flavius HerloDoctoral School, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Ioana GoluDepartment of Internal Medicine II, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6032-6246
Alexandra HerloDepartment XIII, Discipline of Infectious Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Claudia Raluca Balasa VirzobDepartment of Clinic Nursing, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0005-3870-6986
Ionescu AlinDepartment XVI, Discipline of Family Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9560-5595
Stela IurciucCardiology Department, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Ionut Eduard IordacheDepartment of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Constanta, Ovidius University, 900470 Constanta, Romania.
Luana AlexandrescuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Constanta, Ovidius University, 900470 Constanta, Romania.
Doina Ecaterina TofoleanDepartment of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Constanta, Ovidius University, 900470 Constanta, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4057-348X
Raluca DumacheDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Bioethics, Medical Ethics and Medical Law, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1790-8130

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Abstract

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objectivesColorectal cancer is a major contributor to global cancer morbidity and mortality. Surgical resection remains the cornerstone of treatment, but postoperative complications can significantly affect patient outcomes. Identifying factors that influence postoperative morbidity and mortality is crucial for optimizing patient care. This study aims to evaluate the impact of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors on surgical outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer.

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted on 688 patients who underwent colorectal cancer surgery within a 10-year period. Data collected included demographic information, comorbidities, laboratory values, surgical details, and postoperative outcomes. Statistical analyses were performed using chi-square tests for categorical variables and t-tests for continuous variables. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of postoperative complications and mortality.

resultsPostoperative complications occurred in 28.5% of patients, and the 30-day mortality rate was 5.2%. Preoperative factors such as elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels (

conclusionsPreoperative inflammatory markers, nutritional status, ASA score, comorbidities, and intraoperative factors like blood loss significantly influence postoperative outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery. Recognizing these risk factors allows for better preoperative optimization and surgical planning, potentially reducing postoperative morbidity and mortality.

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albuminblood losscolorectal cancerCRPintraoperative factorspostoperative complicationspreoperative factorssurgical outcomes

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