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Background The need for additional procedures during a segmental elective colectomy is considered to lead to increased postoperative morbidity, but there have been few data that have validated and quantified this risk. Purpose We hypothesized that patients having additional procedures performed during a segmental colectomy have worse outcomes compared to patients undergoing a colectomy...
Background Risk factors for complications differ between laparoscopic (LC) and open colectomy (OC) patients, given the selection bias between these groups. How risk factors for these outcomes differ between inpatient and post-discharge phases of care requires further study. Methods A retrospective cohort study (2005–2010) using NSQIP data was performed comparing OC and LC patients. Multivariable...
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