Disease etiology significantly influences postoperative outcomes after colectomy.

A study analyzing over 280,000 colectomy patients reveals that those treated for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face notably higher postoperative risks compared to those with colon cancer or infections. Unadjusted data indicated the highest mortality and morbidity in patients with infectious causes. However, after adjusting for covariates, IBD patients exhibited a 30% higher likelihood of complications, including venous thromboembolism and surgical site infections, underscoring the need for tailored risk assessment and quality improvement initiatives.