SURGICAL SITE INFECTION IN RESECTIONS OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM TUMOURS

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Infectious Diseases
• Surgical Sciences

Background:

• Surgical site infections (SSIs) are prevalent postoperative complications, particularly in oncological patients undergoing digestive system tumor resections.
• Multiple risk factors, including manipulation of the colon, patient status, nutritional status, neoadjuvant therapies, and complex procedures, increase SSI risk in these patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a qualitative analysis and literature summary on surgical site infections in postoperative cancer patients.
• To provide objective data on SSI in this population and emphasize the need for tailored perioperative protocols.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and qualitative analysis.
• Focus on postoperative tumor patients undergoing surgical resection.

Main Results:

• Identified a confluence of risk factors contributing to high SSI rates in oncological digestive surgery.
• Highlighted the inherent nature of SSI as a complication of surgical procedures.

Conclusions:

• Individualized pre-, peri-, and postoperative protocols are essential for managing and preventing SSIs in cancer patients.
• Effective SSI prevention strategies are critical for improving the prognosis of patients undergoing digestive system tumor resections.