Delay to elective colorectal cancer surgery and implications for survival: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Colorectal Disease2021Vol. 23(7), pp. 1699–1711
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Thomas Whittaker, Mohamed Abdelrazek, Aran Fitzpatrick, Joseph L. J. Froud, J. R. Kelly, Jeremy Williamson, G. L. Williams
Abstract
This review recommends that elective surgery for CRC patients is not postponed longer than 4 weeks, as available evidence suggests extended delays from diagnosis are associated with poorer outcomes. Focused research is essential so patient groups can be prioritized based on risk factors in future delays or pandemics.
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