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Metformin enhances the response to radiotherapy in diabetic patients with rectal cancer
Metformin may have anticancer effects and could improve response to radiotherapy in several malignancies. We aimed to investigate the effect of metformin on response to radiotherapy in rectal cancer.
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Oncologic outcome of colorectal cancer patients over age 80: a propensity score-matched analysis
It remains unclear whether old age is a poor prognostic factor in colorectal cancer (CRC). We compared oncologic outcomes in CRC patients according to age, using 80 as the dividing point.
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Clinical outcomes of sigmoid volvulus and risk factors for its recurrence: a multicenter study in Korea
Sigmoid volvulus is one of the leading causes of colonic obstruction. The aims of this study were to review the treatment characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with sigmoid volvulus over ...
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Clinical outcomes of laparoscopic versus open surgery for repairing colonoscopic perforation: a multicenter study
We conducted this study to compare the perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic surgery (LS) vs. open surgery (OS) for repairing colonoscopic perforation, and to evaluate the possible predictors of complications.
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Open AccessLaparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer: a multicenter, propensity score matching analysis
Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common emergency condition requiring surgery using laparoscopy or open repair of the perforated site. The aim of this study was to assess the role of laparoscopic surgery (LS...
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Open AccessOncologic relevance of genetic alterations in sporadic synchronous and solitary colorectal cancer: a retrospective multicenter study
Oncologic impact of genetic alteration across synchronous colorectal cancer (CRC) still remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the oncologic relevance according to genetic alteration between synchronous ...
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Short-term outcomes of single-incision robotic colectomy versus conventional multiport laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer
Since the da Vinci SP (dVSP) surgical system was introduced, single-incision robotic surgery (SIRS) for colorectal diseases has gained increasing acceptance. Comparison of the short-term outcomes between SIRS ...
