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Historic literature and prediction tools do not reflect current practices and outcomes. An assumed 30-day mortality by the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score of &amp;lt;12 and 12+ in patients undergoing abdominal surgery is 8% and 33%, respectively. The study objectives were to describe relevant practice patterns and postoperative outcomes in cirrhosis after elective colorectal surgery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective cohort study included 1439 individuals in Ontario with a diagnosis of cirrhosis who underwent colorectal surgery from 2009 to 2017. Demographics, cirrhosis-specific characteristics, and outcomes were identified using linked administrative databases. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The median MELD-Sodium score was 8 (IQR 7-11). The most common cirrhosis etiologies were metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (58%) and alcohol-associated (24%). Indications for surgery included colorectal cancer (70%), diverticulitis (11%), and inflammatory bowel disease (10%). The 3 most common procedures performed were colon resection with primary anastomosis (66%), rectal resection with primary anastomosis (17%), and abdominal perineal resection (6%). In-hospital and 90-day mortality were 5% and 7%, respectively. Ninety-day complications included readmission (24%), emergency department visit (39%), intensive care admission (27%), and hepatic decompensation (6%). Ninety-day mortality based on MELD-Sodium score included 6% versus 21% in those with a score &amp;lt;12 compared to 12+. Alcohol-related cirrhosis, age, and comorbidities were associated with mortality (P &amp;lt; .01).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This work confirms that the increased surgical risks are lower than once believed in patients with cirrhosis undergoing colorectal surgery in the elective setting. 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