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Abdominal compartment syndrome as a complication of endoscopic carbon dioxide insufflation in a patient with malignant bowel obstruction: a case report
BackgroundA self-expandable metal stent is often placed as a bridge to elective surgical treatment of left-sided malignant obstruction of the colon...
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Current practice for the treatment of obstructive left-sided colon cancer in China: a nationwide cross-sectional survey
PurposeThis study surveyed the current practice of surgical treatment of obstructive left-sided colon cancer (OLCC) in China.
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SAGES masters program: the top 10 seminal articles for the laparoscopic left and sigmoid colectomy pathway for complex disease
BackgroundThe SAGES University Colorectal Masters Program is a structured educational curriculum that is designed to aid practicing surgeons develop...
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Use of prophylactic stoma mesh is a risk factor for develo** rectus abdominis muscle atrophy
PurposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate the possible risk factors for develo** a parastomal hernia (PSH) in a cohort of rectal cancer patients...
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Trends in emergent diverticular disease management: a nationwide cohort study from 2009 to 2018
BackgroundDiverticular disease is a common disorder. Several guidelines report on its optimal management. The aim of this study was to describe the...
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Evaluation of an established colorectal robotic programme at an NHS district general hospital: audit of outcomes and systematic review of published data
IntroductionRobotic-assisted surgery (RAS) offers potential advantages over traditional surgical approaches. This study aimed to assess outcomes from...
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Surgical management of primary undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the rectum: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundUndifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) is a malignant soft tissue tumor that has been reclassified from malignant fibrous histiocytoma...
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Robotic-assisted laparoscopic repair of rectovesical fistula after Hartmann’s reversal procedure
The case is of a 59-year-old male with history of severe ischemic colitis following emergent intervention for a ruptured infrarenal aortic aneurysm...
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Reversal of Hartmann’s procedure: still a complicated operation
Hartmann’s procedure, colonic resection with an end colostomy and rectal closure, is used in a variety of surgical emergencies. It is a common...
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KeyLoop retractor for global gasless laparoscopy: evaluation of safety and feasibility in a porcine model
BackgroundMany surgeons in low- and middle-income countries have described performing surgery using gasless (lift) laparoscopy due to inaccessibility...
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Metastatic pancreatic cancer with multiple metastases confined to the large intestine: a case report and literature review
The incidence and mortality rate of pancreatic cancer are increasing worldwide. Regional lymph nodes, liver, lung, and peritoneum are common sites of...
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Successful multidisciplinary management of vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome
Vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome is a rare connective tissue disease with a high risk of severe complications. Because of these complications, the...
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Surgery for Sigmoid Diverticular Disease—How the East Differs from the West?
Diverticular disease is a major healthcare problem in the West and recent studies indicate an increase in its incidence in India. Data on surgical...
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Hartmann’s reversal after colonic perforation or anastomosis leakage, is it the same procedure? A retrospective study of 150 patients
PurposeThe high morbidity rates reported might influence surgeons’ decisions of whether to perform Hartmann’s reversal (HR). Our aim was to report...
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Laparoscopy for emergency abdominal surgery is associated with reduced physical functional decline in older patients: a cohort study
BackgroundAn increasing number of older patients require emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen. They are susceptible to surgical stress and...
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The “impossible” rectal anastomosis: a novel use for endoluminal vacuum-assisted therapy
PurposeLow rectal anastomoses can safely be performed, usually secured by a diverting ostomy. However, in cases of inflammation, extensive scarring,...
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in super elderly (> 90 years of age): safety and outcomes
BackgroundNonagenarian patients are an age group in progressive growth. In this age group, indications for surgical procedures, including...
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Fournier’s gangrene and fecal diversion. When, in which patients, and what type should I perform?
IntroductionFournier’s gangrene (FG) is a necrotizing fasciitis affecting the perineum and urogenital tissue. The mortality rate is high although...
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Comparison between laparoscopic and open Hartmann’s reversal: results of a decade-long multicenter retrospective study
BackgroundHartmann’s reversal is a challenging surgical procedure with significant postoperative morbidity rates. Various surgical methods have been...
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Evaluating frailty using the modified frailty index for colonic diverticular disease surgery: analysis of the national inpatient sample 2015–2019
BackgroundFrailty has been associated with increased postoperative mortality and morbidity; however, the use of the modified frailty index (mFI-11)...