A Characterization of Factors Determining Postoperative Ileus After Laparoscopic Colectomy Enables the Generation of a Novel Predictive Score

Abstract

Postoperative ileus after laparoscopic partial colectomy is associated with specific preoperative and postoperative factors. The likelihood of POI can be predicted by using a preoperative scoring system. Addressing the postoperative factors may be expected to reduce the incidence of this common complication in high-risk patients.