Measuring Quality in Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Low- and Middle-income Countries

To test the applicability of the Clavien-Dindo Classification (CDC) in an LMIC setting and to compare the prevalence and severity of complications in patients <60 and ≥60 years of age a retrospective medical records review is used.

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Key information

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Colonic Diseases Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Disease Attributes Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Non-communicable Disease Noncommunicable Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Rectal Diseases Surgical Complication

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy

Gothenburg, Sweden

About this study

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) as part of the ongoing epidemiological transition. Surgery is the main treatment and the global health agenda is increasingly putting focus on improving the safety and quality of surgical care in low-resource settings. The current systems for measuring surgical quality are mainly customized for high-income countries.

Aim: To test the applicability of the Clavien-Dindo Classification (CDC) in an LMIC setting. Additionally, to compare the prevalence and severity of complications in patients <60 and ≥60 years of age.

Material and methods: Retrospective medical records review for postoperative complications and severity grading using the CDC.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients who has gone through colorectal cancer resection.
Surgery performed at Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Exclusion criteria

Reason for resection other than colorectal cancer.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Clavien-Dindo Grade

Time frame: February 2020 to March 2020

Postoperative complications graded by the Clavien-Dindo Classification.

Secondary outcomes

Age comparison

Time frame: February 2020 to March 2020

Comparison of prevalence and severity of complications between patients <60 and ≥60 years of age.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Measuring Quality in Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Low- and Middle-income Countries: the Clavien-Dindo Classification in a Sri Lankan Cohort

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Jan 10, 2022
Registry last updated: Jan 10, 2022

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