Trends and outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery: a multicenter cross-sectional study of minimally invasive versus open techniques in Germany.
Andreas KriegErnst W KolbeMichael KaspariSarah KriegSven H LoosenChristoph RoderburgKarel KostevPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2024)
Despite the advantages of minimally invasive surgery, including reduced mortality, morbidity, and shorter hospital stays, open surgery remains the predominant approach for CRC in Germany. These findings underscore the need for increased adoption of minimally invasive techniques and highlight the potential benefits of shifting toward minimally invasive methods to enhance the overall quality of CRC care.
Keyphrases
- minimally invasive
- robot assisted
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- cardiovascular events
- type diabetes
- risk factors
- cross sectional
- electronic health record
- coronary artery disease
- clinical trial
- climate change
- pain management
- adipose tissue
- adverse drug
- risk assessment
- chronic pain
- affordable care act
- percutaneous coronary intervention