Clinical use of fast-track surgery in colorectal cancer patients:report of 116 cases.
- Author:
Gang WANG
1
;
Zhi-wei JIANG
;
Yang BAO
;
Li-fei XIE
;
Jie-shou LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Colorectal Neoplasms; rehabilitation; surgery; Digestive System Surgical Procedures; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Care; methods; Retrospective Studies
- From: Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2010;13(5):342-345
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the efficacy and safety of fast-track surgery(FTS) in patients with colorectal cancer.
METHODSOne hundred and sixteen patients with colorectal cancer underwent colorectal operation between June 2006 and May 2008. FTS procedures were used in these patients during the study period. Data were retrospectively analyzed pertaining to post-operative hospital stay and operative complications.
RESULTSThe median postoperative hospital stay was (5.6+/-5.4)(range 1-54) d. Fourteen patients(12.1%) had postoperative complications, in which the rate of anastomotic leakage and wound infection was 1.7% and 2.6% respectively. 30-day readmission rate was 1.7%, and the 30-day mortality was 0.9%.
CONCLUSIONFast-track surgery is feasible in an unselected patient population undergoing elective colorectal cancer resection without compromising surgical outcomes.
