Trends and Short-term Outcomes of Surgically Resected Early-onset Colorectal Cancer in Switzerland Between 2003 and 2022

Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen73,771 enrolled

Overview

The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC; patients younger than 50 years) has increased worldwide over recent decades. This study aimed to provide nationwide evidence on surgically treated EOCRC in Switzerland.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

73,771

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer (CRC)Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

Interventions

Early-onset colorectal cancer resectionPROCEDURE

Any kind of surgical early-onset colorectal cancer resection

Late-onset colorectal cancer resectionPROCEDURE

Any kind of surgical late-onset colorectal cancer resection

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: \- All patients with colorectal cancer resection in Switzerland between 2003 and 2022. Exclusion Criteria: * incomplete case documentation * age under 15 years * other hospitals than general or surgical hospitals * no index operation

Locations (1)

HOCH Health Ostschweiz, Kantonsspital St.Gallen

Sankt Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer

Time frame: 2003 - 2022

Secondary Outcomes

Localization of colorectal cancer

Time frame: 2003 - 2022

Sociodemographic trends

Time frame: January 2003 to December 2022

Mortality

Time frame: Periprocedural

Length of hospital stay

Time frame: Periprocedural

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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