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Open AccessGoodbye Hartmann trial: a prospective, international, multicenter, observational study on the current use of a surgical procedure developed a century ago
Literature suggests colonic resection and primary anastomosis (RPA) instead of Hartmann’s procedure (HP) for the treatment of left-sided colonic emergencies. We aim to evaluate the surgical options globally us...
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Open AccessRecurrence Rates and Pharmacological Treatment for Hemorrhoidal Disease: A Systematic Review
Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is characterized by prolapse of the inflamed and bleeding vascular tissues of the anal canal. Although HD is associated with a high recurrence rate, there is a lack of understanding a...
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Open AccessIt is time to define an organizational model for the prevention and management of infections along the surgical pathway: a worldwide cross-sectional survey
The objectives of the study were to investigate the organizational characteristics of acute care facilities worldwide in preventing and managing infections in surgery; assess participants’ perception regarding...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic surgery produced less surgical smoke and contamination comparing with open surgery: the pilot study in fresh cadaveric experiment in COVID-19 pandemic
The SARS-CoV2 virus has been identified in abdominal cavity of the COVID-19 patients. Therefore, the potential viral transmission from any surgical created smoke in these patients is of concern especially in l...
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Implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery and its increasing compliance improved 5-year overall survival in resectable stage III colorectal cancer
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) improves short-term outcomes after colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery, but its benefits on oncological results remain unclear. The objectives of this study are (1) to compar...
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Enhanced recovery after surgery in emergency resection for obstructive colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) improves outcomes after elective colorectal operations. Whether it is beneficial for emergency colorectal surgery is unclear. This study aimed to systematically review an...
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Open AccessMicronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction in Hemorrhoid Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is a common and recurrent problem for many adults worldwide. Venoactive drugs, such as micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF; Daflon®), have been used to treat HD and their clinic...
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Open Access2019 update of the WSES guidelines for management of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection in surgical patients
In the last three decades, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has increased in incidence and severity in many countries worldwide. The increase in CDI incidence has been particularly apparent among surgical pa...
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Open AccessProspective Observational Study on acute Appendicitis Worldwide (POSAW)
Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common surgical disease, and appendectomy is the treatment of choice in the majority of cases. A correct diagnosis is key for decreasing the negative appendectomy rate. The ...
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of Hemorrhoids
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Local Excision Versus Total Mesorectal Excision for Clinical Stage I (cT1–cT2) Rectal Cancer
Early rectal cancer (cT1 and cT2) has been increasingly detected due to the wide application of colorectal cancer screening program. Total mesorectal excision (TME) is a gold standard for the treatment of this...
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Open AccessGlobal validation of the WSES Sepsis Severity Score for patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections: a prospective multicentre study (WISS Study)
To validate a new practical Sepsis Severity Score for patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) including the clinical conditions at the admission (severe sepsis/septic shock), the origin of...
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Open AccessWSES guidelines for management of Clostridium difficile infection in surgical patients
In the last two decades there have been dramatic changes in the epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), with increases in incidence and severity of disease in many countries worldwide. The incidenc...
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Open AccessA proposal for a CT driven classification of left colon acute diverticulitis
Computed tomography (CT) imaging is the most appropriate diagnostic tool to confirm suspected left colonic diverticulitis. However, the utility of CT imaging goes beyond accurate diagnosis of diverticulitis; t...
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Open AccessComplicated intra-abdominal infections worldwide: the definitive data of the CIAOW Study
The CIAOW study (Complicated intra-abdominal infections worldwide observational study) is a multicenter observational study underwent in 68 medical institutions worldwide during a six-month study period (Octob...
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Long-term outcomes of emergency Lichtenstein hernioplasty for incarcerated inguinal hernia
To evaluate the long-term outcomes of emergency Lichtenstein hernioplasty for incarcerated inguinal hernia.
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Hemorrhoids are a very common anorectal disorder defined as the symptomatic enlargement and abnormally downward displacement of anal cushions. The current pathophysiologies of hemorrhoids include the degenerat...
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Open AccessComplicated intra-abdominal infections in a worldwide context: an observational prospective study (CIAOW Study)
Despite advances in diagnosis, surgery, and antimicrobial therapy, mortality rates associated with complicated intra-abdominal infections remain exceedingly high. The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) ...
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Value of Routine Histopathologic Examination of Three Common Surgical Specimens: Appendix, Gallbladder, and Hemorrhoid
The purpose of this study was to assess the need for a routine histopathologic examination of three common surgical specimens (appendix, gallbladder, hemorrhoid) and its impact on the further management of the...
