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Relief of Obstruction in Left-Sided Obstructive Colon Cancer: Nationwide Analysis of Applied Treatment in the Palliative Setting
For relief of bowel obstruction in left-sided obstructive colon cancer (LSOCC), a self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) or decompressing stoma (DS) can be placed. In a curative setting, these two strategies have ...
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Open AccessPermanent stoma rate and long-term stoma complications in laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and transanal total mesorectal excisions: a retrospective cohort study
The surgical resection of rectal carcinoma is associated with a high risk of permanent stoma rate. Primary anastomosis rate is suggested to be higher in robot-assisted and transanal total mesorectal excision, ...
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Open AccessAssessing the learning curve of robot-assisted total mesorectal excision: a multicenter study considering procedural safety, pathological safety, and efficiency
Evidence regarding the learning curve of robot-assisted total mesorectal excision is scarce and of low quality. Case-mix is mostly not taken into account, and learning curves are based on operative time, while...
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Open AccessLocal recurrence of robot-assisted total mesorectal excision: a multicentre cohort study evaluating the initial cases
Evidence regarding local recurrence rates in the initial cases after implementation of robot-assisted total mesorectal excision is limited. This study aims to describe local recurrence rates in four large Dutc...
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Efficiency in image-guided robotic and conventional camera steering: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Robotic camera steering systems have been developed to facilitate endoscopic surgery. In this study, a randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare conventional human camera control with the AutoLap™ r...
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Open AccessMesh-related complications and recurrence after ventral mesh rectopexy with synthetic versus biologic mesh: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ventral mesh rectopexy (VMR) is a widely accepted surgical treatment for rectal prolapse. Both synthetic and biologic mesh are used. No consensus exists on the preferred type of mesh material. The aim of this ...
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Robotic Rectal Prolapse Repair
This chapter gives a comprehensive overview of the current standards in the evaluation and surgical management of rectal prolapse, using the Da Vinci surgical system. Rectal prolapse is a disabling condition m...
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Open AccessIMARI: multi-Interventional program for prevention and early Management of Anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection in Rectal cancer patIents: rationale and study protocol
Anastomotic leakage (AL) is still a common and feared complication after low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. The multifactorial pathophysiology of AL and lack of standardised treatment options requ...
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Open AccessIntestinal motility distal of a deviating ileostomy after rectal resection with the construction of a primary anastomosis: results of the prospective COLO-MOVE study
No consensus exists regarding the use of preoperative bowel preparation for patients undergoing a low anterior resection (LAR). Several comparative studies show similar outcomes when a single time enema (STE) ...
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Open AccessConservative Treatment in Diverticulitis Patients with Pericolic Extraluminal Air and the Role of Antibiotic Treatment
Recently published studies advocate a conservative approach with observation and antibiotic treatment in diverticulitis patients with pericolic air on computed tomography (CT). The primary aim of this study wa...
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Open AccessCancer survivors’ needs during various treatment phases after multimodal treatment for colon cancer - is there a role for eHealth?
More colon cancer patients are expected to fully recover after treatment due to earlier detection of cancer and improvements in general health- and cancer care. The objective of this study was to gather partic...
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Management of patients with rectal prolapse: the 2017 Dutch guidelines
Rectal prolapse—both external rectal prolapse and internal rectal prolapse—is a disabling condition. In view of the overwhelming number of surgical procedures described for the treatment of rectal prolapse, a ...
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Open AccessRisk factors for complicated diverticulitis: systematic review and meta-analysis
The aim of this systematic review is to identify risk factors that can predict complicated diverticulitis. Uncomplicated diverticulitis is a self-limiting and mild disease, but 10% of patients with diverticuli...
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Open AccessHigh-grade hemorrhoids requiring surgical treatment are common after laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy
To describe patients develo** grade III and IV hemorrhoids requiring surgery after laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) and to explore the relationship between develo** such hemorrhoids and recurrenc...
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Emergency resection versus bridge to surgery with stenting in patients with acute right-sided colonic obstruction: a systematic review focusing on mortality and morbidity rates
No consensus exists on the optimal treatment of acute malignant right-sided colonic obstruction (RSCO). This systematic review aims to compare procedure-related mortality and morbidity rates between primary re...
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Open AccessMulticentre randomized controlled trial comparing ferric(III)carboxymaltose infusion with oral iron supplementation in the treatment of preoperative anaemia in colorectal cancer patients
At least a third of patients with a colorectal carcinoma who are candidate for surgery, are anaemic preoperatively. Preoperative anaemia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. In general practic...
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The relation between quality of life and histopathology in diverticulitis; can we predict specimen-related outcome?
An important factor in the decision to perform laparoscopic sigmoid resection for patient suffering from recurrent and ongoing diverticulitis is quality of life (QoL). It is unknown whether quality of life rel...
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Reply to correspondence on: Laparoscopic resection rectopexy versus laparoscopic ventral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse by H. A. Formijne Jonkers et al.
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Laparoscopic resection rectopexy versus laparoscopic ventral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse
Laparoscopic resection rectopexy (LRR) and laparoscopic ventral rectopexy (LVR) are favored for the treatment for rectal prolapse (RP) in the USA and Europe, respectively. This study aims to compare these two ...
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High 1-Year Complication Rate after Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer
Surgical options after anterior resection for rectal cancer include a primary anastomosis, anastomosis with a defunctioning stoma, and an end colostomy. This study describes short-term and 1-year outcomes of t...
