Abstract
Complications are inherent to rectal cancer surgery. Anatomic challenges of the pelvis, preoperative radiation therapy, and advanced disease contribute to the increased incidence of postoperative complications. Prolonged hospitalization and/or readmission are commonly required and adversely contribute to the overall cost of surgical care. In addition, health-related quality of life has been shown to be significantly impacted by major complications and prolonged hospitalization. Postoperative complications can lead to a delay in adjuvant chemotherapy administration and have been associated with decreased disease-free and overall survival.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum |
| Publisher | Springer Verlag |
| Pages | 447-460 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781447166092 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781447166085 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer-Verlag London 2015.
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Anastomotic
- Complications
- Dysfunction
- Infection
- Injury
- Sexual
- Urinary
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