Previous abdominal surgery impacts minimally invasive colorectal cancer resection.

A meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 11,528 colorectal cancer patients found that those with previous abdominal surgeries faced a higher likelihood of conversion to open surgery during minimally invasive procedures, with an odds ratio of 1.57. The prolonged recovery to the first flatus and increased risk of ileus after surgery were also noted. However, major and minor postoperative complications did not significantly differ. Researchers concluded that minimally invasive surgery remains a viable option for affected patients.