Women Have More Favorable Rectal Cancer Operation Outcomes

Summary: A new study shows that women do much better than men after having surgery for rectal cancer. Researchers looked at over 15,000 patients and found that women had fewer problems after surgery, like infections, leaks, or breathing issues. Women also spent less time in the hospital and had a lower chance of dying. Doctors think this might be because of natural differences in male and female bodies and immune systems.

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