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Open AccessScore prediction of anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery: a systematic review
Predicting the risk of anastomotic leak (AL) is of importance when defining the optimal surgical strategy in colorectal surgery. Our objective was to perform a systematic review of existing scores in the field.
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Open AccessRobotic versus laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a systematic review of the evidence
Robotics may facilitate the realization of fully minimally invasive right hemicolectomy, including intra-corporeal anastomosis and off-midline extraction, when compared to laparoscopy. Our aim was to compare l...
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Right Colectomy with Intracorporeal Anastomosis: A European Multicenter Propensity Score Matching Retrospective Study of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Procedures
This study aimed to compare the short- and long-term outcomes of robotic (RRC-IA) versus laparoscopic (LRC-IA) right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis using a propensity score matching (PSM) analysis b...
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Open AccessPredictors for selective flexure mobilization during robotic anterior resection for rectal cancer: a prospective cohort analysis
Splenic flexure mobilization (SFM) may be indicated during anterior resection to provide a tension-free anastomosis. However, to date, no score allows identifying patients who may benefit from SFM.
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Open AccessIncidence of diverticulitis recurrence after sigmoid colectomy: a retrospective cohort study from a tertiary center and systematic review
Our aim was to determine the incidence of diverticulitis recurrence after sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease.
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Open AccessDoes Prophylactic Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Laparotomy? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled trials
Prophylactic negative-pressure wound therapy (pNPWT) may prevent surgical site infection (SSI) after laparotomy, but existing meta-analyses pooling only high-quality evidence have failed to confirm this effect...
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Open AccessPlatform combining statistical modeling and patient-derived organoids to facilitate personalized treatment of colorectal carcinoma
We propose a new approach for designing personalized treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, by combining ex vivo organoid efficacy testing with mathematical modeling of the results.
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Open AccessIsolation and Characterization of Stem Cells from the Anal Canal Transition Zone in Pigs
Utilization of autologous stem cells has been proposed for the treatment of anal incontinence despite a lack of understanding of their mechanism of action and of the physiological healing process of anal sphin...
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Open AccessTraining curriculum in minimally invasive emergency digestive surgery: 2022 WSES position paper
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), including laparoscopic and robotic approaches, is widely adopted in elective digestive surgery, but selectively used for surgical emergencies. The present position paper summa...
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Surgical Reconstruction of Traumatic Perineal and Sphincter Muscle Defects
Anal sphincter and levator ani (LA) defects result from trauma, most frequently from obstetrical trauma. Direct repair of the muscle injury occurs in the majority of cases, but some are missed. For old lesions...
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Open AccessDeconstructing mastery in colorectal fluorescence angiography interpretation
Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICGFA) is commonly used in colorectal anastomotic practice with limited pre-training. Recent work has shown that there is considerable inconsistency in signal interp...
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Open AccessImplementation and validation of a competency assessment tool for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Achieving proficiency in a surgical procedure is a milestone in the career of a trainee. We introduced a competency assessment tool for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in our residency program. Our aim was to ass...
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Open AccessThe use of fluorescence angiography to assess bowel viability in the acute setting: an international, multi-centre case series
Assessing bowel viability can be challenging during acute surgical procedures, especially regarding mesenteric ischaemia. Intraoperative fluorescence angiography (FA) may be a valuable tool for the surgeon to ...
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Open AccessFluorescence angiography likely protects against anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Observational studies have shown that fluorescence angiography (FA) decreases the incidence of anastomotic leak (AL) in colorectal surgery, but high-quality pooled evidence was lacking. Therefore, we aimed at ...
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Open AccessAbdominal pain patterns during COVID-19: an observational study
Abdominal pain and liver injury have been frequently reported during coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Our aim was to investigate characteristics of abdominal pain in COVID-19 patients and their association...
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Open AccessStudy protocol of a phase II study to evaluate safety and efficacy of neo-adjuvant pembrolizumab and radiotherapy in localized rectal cancer
Resha** the tumor microenvironment by novel immunotherapies represents a key strategy to improve cancer treatment. Nevertheless, responsiveness to these treatments is often correlated with the extent of T ce...
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Open AccessMap** of etiologies of computed tomography-proven acute colitis: a prospective cohort study
Our objective was to describe the etiologies of acute colitis and to identify patients who require diagnostic endoscopy. Patients with symptoms of gastrointestinal infection and colonic inflammation on CT were...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Pre-operative iron increases haemoglobin concentration before abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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Open AccessPre-operative iron increases haemoglobin concentration before abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Professional surgical societies recommend the identification and treatment of pre-operative anaemia in patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. Our aim was to determine if pre-operative iron allows correction...
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Open AccessRobotic surgery in emergency setting: 2021 WSES position paper
Robotics represents the most technologically advanced approach in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Its application in general surgery has increased progressively, with some early experience reported in emerge...
