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Time trends in the incidence rates of venous thromboembolism following colorectal resection by indication and operative technique.

Christopher A Lewis-LloydColin J CrooksJoe WestOliver PeacockDavid J Humes
Published in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2022)
Yearly VTE risks reduced following minimally invasive surgeries in the elective setting yet in contrast were static following open elective colectomies, and following emergency malignant resections increased by almost 2% per year. To reduce VTE risk, further efforts are required to implement advances in surgical care for those having emergency and/or open surgery.
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