Risk of Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism After Benign Colorectal Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Venous thromboembolism is a well-established preventable complication after colectomy. Specific guidance on venous thromboembolism prevention after colectomy for benign disease is limited.

Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to quantify the venous thromboembolism risk after benign colorectal resection and determine its variability.