Indications and Outcomes of Colon Resection in a Conflict Zone: A Single-Center Experience From a Military Hospital in Yemen

In this conflict-zone hospital, the patient's initial physiological state, particularly the presence of shock, was the most critical determinant of the postoperative outcomes. Despite the austere conditions, the observed anastomotic leak rate suggests that primary anastomosis is a viable option for carefully selected, hemodynamically stable patients. These findings underscore the need for context-specific guidelines that prioritize physiological risk stratification to guide surgical decision-making.