Estimated Rate of Post-Operative Anastomotic Leak Following Colorectal Resection Surgery: A Systematic Review
Journal Title: Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Purpose: Anastomotic leak following colorectal resection surgery is associated with short and long-term negative patient outcomes, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. Various patient related and surgical factors are known to contribute to the development of post-operative anastomotic leaks. This study systematically reviewed the literature to assess the incidence of post-operative leak and identify patient factors associated with the development of leaks. Methods: Articles published from 1/1/2003 – 8/8/2015 reporting on post-operative anastomotic leak following colorectal resection surgery were identified in the Medline and Embase databases. The rate of post-operative leak, as well as patient and surgical characteristics, were extracted. Results: Forty-three articles met study inclusion criteria. Within the 14,102 cases, 867 patients experienced anastomotic leak, yielding an average leak rate of 6.1%. Patients were primarily male (57.0%) and had a mean age of 60.2 years. The majority of patients received a stapled anastomosis (70.9%), and most resection surgeries were performed for a diagnosis of cancer (80.7%). Comparison of patient characteristics with and without a post-operative leak revealed male gender, diabetes, open surgical procedures, and sutured anastomoses to be risk factors of anastomotic leak. Patients with anastomotic leak had a longer length of stay in the hospital and higher mortality rate than patients without a leak. Conclusions: Anastomotic leak remains a major concern in colorectal resection surgery and occurs in approximately 6.1% of cases. Both patient and surgical factors are associated with the development of post-operative anastomotic leak, which is linked to negative patient outcomes and increased mortality.
Authors and Affiliations
Schiff Andrew, Brady Brenna L, Ghosh Sudip K, Roy Sanjoy, Ruetsch Charles, Fegelman Elliott
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