A nationwide analysis of laparoscopy in high-risk colorectal surgery patients.

Background: Due to safety concerns, the use of laparoscopy in high-risk colorectal surgery patients has been limited. Small reports have demonstrated the benefit of laparoscopy in this population; however, large comparative studies are lacking.

Study Design: A retrospective review of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2009 was conducted.

Outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal surgery: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2009.

Background: Specific International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, codes for laparoscopic procedures introduced in 2008 allow a more accurate evaluation of laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Methods: Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2009, a retrospective analysis of surgical colorectal cancer and diverticulitis patients was conducted. Logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios comparing the outcomes of laparoscopic, open, and converted surgery.

Risk factors for postoperative urinary tract infection and urinary retention in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer.

The aim of this study was to analyze risk factors for postoperative urinary tract infection (UTI) and urinary retention (UR) in patients with colorectal cancer. Using Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2006-2009, a retrospective analysis of surgical patients with colorectal cancer was conducted. Patients were stratified into groups, with or without UTI/UR.

Risk factors for anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer.

Background: The risk factors for anastomotic leak (AL) after anterior resection have been evaluated in several studies and remain controversial as the findings are often inconsistent or inconclusive.

Objective: To analyze the risk factors for AL after anterior resection in patients with rectal cancer.

Design: Retrospective analysis.