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Robert J Plummer1, Jana K Elsawwah1, Doo Y Park1
1Department of Surgery, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ, USA.
The American Surgeon
|December 4, 2025
Summary
Postoperative renal insufficiency (RI) in colon cancer patients is linked to higher mortality. Preoperative factors like heart failure, hypertension, and chemotherapy increase RI risk, highlighting the need for closer patient monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nephrology
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Renal insufficiency (RI) is common in cancer patients, increasing mortality.
- Factors contributing to RI in colectomy patients require further understanding.
- Comorbidities and drug toxicity can impact kidney function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with postoperative renal insufficiency (RI) in colon cancer patients undergoing colectomy.
- To determine the impact of postoperative RI on mortality.
- To inform strategies for improving patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the 2022 American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)-Targeted Colectomy database.
- Inclusion of patients undergoing colectomy for colon cancer, excluding those with preoperative renal failure, stoma, or anastomotic leaks.
- Comparison of 535 patients with postoperative RI versus 11,794 control patients.
Main Results:
- Preoperative congestive heart failure (OR=3.32), hypertension (OR=2.44), and recent chemotherapy (OR=1.72) independently increased odds of postoperative RI.
- Postoperative RI independently increased odds of mortality (OR=5.31).
Conclusions:
- Postoperative RI is a significant factor associated with morbidity in colon cancer patients.
- Identifying preoperative risk factors like chemotherapy and comorbidities aids patient management.
- Enhanced preoperative monitoring and fluid management may reduce RI risk.
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