Disparities in Colorectal Surgery Outcomes by SES and Race

Enhanced recovery protocols are falling short for low socioeconomic and minority patients, highlighting critical gaps in care.

Low socioeconomic status (SES) linked to a 4-day median length of stay vs. 3 days for high SES (p < 0.001).
Low SES associated with 2.46 times higher odds of infection and 1.50 times higher odds of overall complications.

Improving protocol adherence and tailored preoperative education could enhance outcomes.

Black patients faced a 5-day median length of stay and had 4.11 times higher odds of respiratory complications.

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