Impact of Obesity on Operation Performed, Complications, and Long-term Outcomes in Terms of Restoration of Intestinal Continuity for Patients With Mid and Low Rectal Cancer

At a high-volume specialized colorectal unit, proctectomy can be performed in obese patients with similar long-term oncologic outcomes and ability to restore intestinal continuity in comparison with nonobese patients. Proctectomy in obese patients, however, is associated with an increased risk of anastomotic leak in comparison with nonobese patients.