EVALUATION OF COLORECTAL CANCER SURGERIES PERFORMED IN THREE YEARS

Aim: This study aimed to present clinicopathological features, surgical characteristics, and short-term outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer who underwent laparoscopic or open surgery. 
Material and Method: The data of colorectal cancer cases operated in the General Surgery Department of XXX between January 2017 and December 2020 were reviewed retrospectively. Tumor localization, pathological diagnoses, operation types, tumor, tumor invasion, lymph node properties, additional treatments, hemogram tests, length of hospital stay, follow-up time, postoperative complications, recurrence and mortality were analyzed. 
Results: Patients’ age ranged from 36 to 87 years with a median of 66. Open surgery was performed in 79.55% and laparoscopic surgery was performed in 20.45%. The median length of hospital stay was 6 days (IQR: 5–8). Mean follow-up time was 20.52 ± 10.49 months. Postoperative infection was observed in 16.67% and postoperative leakage was observed in 6.82% of the cases. Six patients (5.61%) experienced recurrence. Mortality rate was 17.41%, and early mortality (≤30 days) rate was 3.03%. 
Conclusion: More publications are needed concerning laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery. We believe that it is important for clinics to share their results and experiences in colorectal surgery, and that our results will not only contribute to the literature, but also contribute to the establishment of general surgery clinics which becoming more common in our country.