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Open AccessCorrection: Increased CpG methylation at the CDH1 locus in inflamed ileal mucosa of patients with Crohn disease
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Open AccessIncreased CpG methylation at the CDH1 locus in inflamed ileal mucosa of patients with Crohn disease
E-cadherin, a major actor of cell adhesion in the intestinal barrier, is encoded by the CDH1 gene associated with susceptibility to Crohn Disease (CD) and colorectal cancer. Since epigenetic mechanisms are suspec...
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Ileocolic resection for Crohn’s disease: robotic intracorporeal compared to laparoscopic extracorporeal anastomosis
Laparoscopy is the first-line approach in ileocolic resection for Crohn’s disease. Emerging data has shown better short-term outcomes with robotic right colectomy for cancer when compared to laparoscopic appro...
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Open approach for ileocolic resection in Crohn’s disease in the era of minimally invasive surgery: indications and perioperative outcomes in a referral center
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is the first-line approach for ileocolic resection in Crohn’s disease (CD), and it is safe and feasible, even with severe penetrating CD or redo surgery. While MIS indications ...
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Incisional hernia rates between intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis in minimally invasive ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease
One-third of patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) require multiple surgeries during their lifetime. So, reducing the incisional hernia rate is crucial. We aimed to define incisional hernia rates after minimally ...
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Intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis for robotic ileocolic resection in Crohn's disease
To date, there is no cohort in the literature focusing on the impact of the type of anastomosis in robotic ileocolonic resections for Crohn’s Disease (CD). We aimed to compare short-term postoperative outcomes...
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Does conversion during minimally invasive rectal surgery for cancer have an impact on short-term and oncologic outcomes? Results of a retrospective cohort study
Although minimally invasive rectal surgery (MIRS) for cancer provides better recovery for similar oncologic outcomes over open approach, conversion is still required in 10% and its impact on short-term and lon...
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Emergency surgery for obstructive splenic flexure colon cancer: results of a multicentric study of the French Surgical Association (AFC)
Management of malignant left-sided colonic obstruction remains challenging and requires a stoma in 40–65% of patients. In those with obstructive splenic flexure colon cancer (OSFCC), a debate still exists rega...
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Robotic Approach for Ileal-Pouch-Anal-Anastomosis
The robotic approach for ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) has increasingly gained popularity over laparoscopy due to its technical superiority in the pelvic region. The robotic platform provides articulated...
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Laparoscopic versus robotic right colectomy with extra-corporeal or intra-corporeal anastomosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC) versus robotic right colectomy (RRC) using homogeneous subgroup analyses for extra-corporeal anastomo...
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Impact of hospital volume on outcomes after emergency management of obstructive colon cancer: a nationwide study of 1957 patients
Volume-outcome relationship is well established in elective colorectal surgery for cancer, but little is known for patients managed for obstructive colon cancer (OCC). We aimed to compare the management and ou...
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Mesh Repair in Crohn’s Disease: A Case-Matched Multicenter Study in 234 Patients
There are no specific guidelines for ventral hernia management in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients. We aimed to assess the risk of septic morbidity after mesh repair in CD.
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Right-sided vs. left-sided obstructing colonic cancer: results of a multicenter study of the French Surgical Association in 2325 patients and literature review
Few studies compared management and outcomes of obstructing colonic cancer (OCC), according to the tumor site. Our aim was to compare patient and tumor characteristics, postoperative and pathological results, ...
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Open AccessEducational value of surgical videos on YouTube: quality assessment of laparoscopic appendectomy videos by senior surgeons vs. novice trainees
To prepare for surgery, surgeons often recur to surgical videos, with YouTube being reported as the preferred source. This study aimed to compare the evaluation of three surgical trainees and three senior surg...
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Emergency Colorectal Surgery Checklists and Technical Considerations
A surgical checklist is a step-by-step control procedure carried on for checking through the most delicate phases of the perioperative period, in order to increase surgical patient’s safety and avoid preventab...
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Clinical Cases on Colorectal Cancer Emergency
You have to manage in the emergency room a 75-year-old man with a medical history of pulmonary embolism 4 months ago and currently treated with warfarin. He has no history of abdominal surgery. He consults for...
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Low-impact laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with decreased postoperative morbidity in patients with sickle cell disease
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is one of the most frequent surgeries performed in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). LC in SCD patients is associated with a particularly high postoperative morbidity. ...
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Open Access2017 WSES guidelines for the management of iatrogenic colonoscopy perforation
Iatrogenic colonoscopy perforation (ICP) is a severe complication that can occur during both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Although 45–60% of ICPs are diagnosed by the endoscopist while performing the...
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The small height of an anastomotic colonic doughnut is an independent risk factor of anastomotic leakage following colorectal resection: results of a prospective study on 154 consecutive cases
The aim of this prospective study was to assess the influence of morphological characteristics of anastomotic doughnuts on the risk of anastomotic leakage (AL) after double-stapled colorectal anastomosis.
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Sigmoid resection with primary anastomosis and ileostomy versus laparoscopic lavage in purulent peritonitis from perforated diverticulitis: outcome analysis in a prospective cohort of 40 consecutive patients
This prospective study aimed to compare outcomes after laparoscopic peritoneal lavage (LPL) and sigmoid resection with primary colorectal anastomosis (RPA).
