Factors affecting a persistent increase in the perioperative lactate levels in colorectal cancer surgery and its impact on postoperative outcomes

Abstract

High lactate concentration is a sign of tissue hypoxia in the perioperative period. Therefore, close monitoring of blood lactate is essential in cancer patients undergoing surgery. The first aim of this study is to determine the factors affecting the perioperative consistently high lactate levels in patients undergoing colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery.