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The Association between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer
Joint Authors
Whitlock, Kevin
Karmali, Shahzeer
Gill, Richdeep S.
Birch, Daniel W.
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Obesity has become a major issue for healthcare providers as its prevalence continues to increase throughout the world.
The literature suggests that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with the development of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer (CRC).
Consequently, CRC surgeons are now encountering an increasing number of obese patients which may influence the technical aspects and outcomes of surgical treatment.
For instance, obese patients present with greater comorbidities preoperatively, which adds increasing complexity and risks to surgical management.
Recent literature also suggests that obesity may increase operating time and conversion rates to open colorectal surgery.
Postoperative outcomes may also be influenced by obesity; however, this currently remains controversial.
There is evidence that survival rates after CRC surgery are not influenced by obesity.
In summary, obesity presents challenges to CRC surgeons, and further research will be needed to show how this important characteristic influences the outcomes for CRC patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Whitlock, Kevin& Gill, Richdeep S.& Birch, Daniel W.& Karmali, Shahzeer. 2012. The Association between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Whitlock, Kevin…[et al.]. The Association between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Whitlock, Kevin& Gill, Richdeep S.& Birch, Daniel W.& Karmali, Shahzeer. The Association between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497227
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497227