[Iatrogenic splenic injuries in surgery of colorectal carcinoma: impact on the oncological long-term of outcome].

Introduction: Iatrogenic lesions of the spleen during surgery of colorectal carcinoma is considered a significant risk factor for a worse early postoperative outcome. With regard to the impact of iatrogenic splenic lesions particularly associated with splenectomy on the oncological long-term outcome, only limited valid data are available.

Methods: Data obtained in a prospective multicenter observational study were analyzed.