ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Utilizing C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and CRP Ratios for Early Detection of Postoperative Complications Following Rectal Cancer Surgery.
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- Cytokines at the Crossroads of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Inflammation in Colorectal Cancer: Implications for Postoperative Complications.Molecular diagnosis & therapy · 2026Review
- Early C-reactive protein as a predictive biomarker for postoperative complications following robot-assisted surgery for rectal cancer.Updates in surgery · 2026Article
- Predictive value of postoperative C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio for severe complications following radical gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Management of Iatrogenic Bile-Duct Injury After Cholecystectomy, 1995-2025: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Preoperative TNF-α predicts uneventful postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.Scientific reports · 2025Observational
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Abstract
backgroundSurgical treatment for rectal cancer may cause complications that exacerbate the condition, lengthen hospital stays, and raise healthcare costs. Rectal cancer surgery complications can be detected immediately with postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) monitoring. Elevated levels of CRP indicate the presence of inflammation and can serve as a predictive factor for future outcomes.
methodsA retrospective cohort analysis was performed on 67 rectal cancer surgery patients. Prior to and after surgery, CRP levels were measured on days 1-3 and 4-7. Postoperative complications were linked to CRP, surgical approach (open, laparoscopic, conversion), and patient characteristics. This study included
resultsThere was a significant correlation between high levels of CRP on postoperative days 4-7 and the development of problems (
conclusionsRegularly monitoring CRP, particularly between days 4 and 7 following surgery for rectal cancer, can promptly identify any complications. Monitoring CRP levels and promptly managing any abnormalities can enhance surgical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
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