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Defining the learning curve for transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma
BackgroundEarly observational data suggest that this approach is safe and feasible, but it is technically challenging and the learning curve has not...
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Fluorescence angiography after vascular ligation to make the ileo-anal pouch reach
The two most essential technical aspects of any gastrointestinal anastomosis are adequate perfusion and sufficient reach. For ileal pouch-anal...
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Inflammation of the rectal remnant endangers the outcome of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis: a case–control study
BackgroundInflammation of the rectal remnant may affect the postoperative outcome of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) in patients with ulcerative...
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The effect of anastomotic leak on postoperative pelvic function and quality of life in rectal cancer patients
AimThe aim of this review was to collect all available literature data analysing the effects of the anastomotic leak (AL) on post-sphincter...
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Self-administered succus entericus reinfusion before ileostomy closure improves short-term outcomes
ObjectiveThe study aims to assess whether reinfusion of succus entericus prior to ileostomy closure can decrease postoperative length of stay and...
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Faecal incontinence in adults
Faecal incontinence, which is defined by the unintentional loss of solid or liquid stool, has a worldwide prevalence of ≤7% in community-dwelling...
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The Senhance Surgical System in Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review
The Senhance Surgical System allows for infrared eye tracking, haptic feedback, and an adjustable upright seat allowing for improved ergonomics. This...
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Experience with 10 years of a robotic surgery program at an Academic Medical Center
BackgroundFew studies have examined robotic surgery from a programmatic standpoint, yet this is how hospitals evaluate return on investment...
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The impact of body mass index on outcomes in robotic colorectal surgery: a single-centre experience
Obesity is an independent risk factor for postoperative morbidity and mortality in laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS). The technological...
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Cost Analysis and Financial Implications of a Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program in the USA
BackgroundWe aimed to describe the financial implications of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) in the...
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Transperineal minimally invasive APE: preliminary outcomes in a multicenter cohort
BackgroundAbdominoperineal excision (APE) for rectal cancer is associated with a relatively high risk of positive margins and postoperative...
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Modern surgery for ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of poorly understood aetiology. While medical treatment is first-line management,...
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Concurrent use of statins and neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeStatins are used primarily in patients with cardiovascular disease. More recently, they have demonstrated benefit in oncology patients. In...
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Transanal total mesorectal excision: is it necessary in the era of robots?
Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has been proposed to overcome the limitations of laparoscopic TME. The robotic surgical platform has...
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Pelvic dimensions on preoperative imaging can identify poor-quality resections after laparoscopic low anterior resection for mid- and low rectal cancer
BackgroundHigh-quality surgery is essential for optimal oncologic outcomes in rectal cancer, but total mesorectal excision (TME) can be difficult for...
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Safety and feasibility of repeat laparoscopic colorectal resection: a matched case–control study
BackgroundPerioperative outcomes of repeat laparoscopic colorectal resection (LCRR) have not been extensively reported.
MethodsPatients who...
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Experiences of bowel symptoms in patients with rectal cancer after sphincter-preserving surgery: a qualitative meta-synthesis
PurposeThis study is to identify and synthesize the available evidence of bowel symptom experiences of patients with rectal cancer after...
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Enhanced Recovery After Gastrointestinal Surgery (ERAS) in Pediatric Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
AimTo systematically review literature and to assess the status of the ERAS protocol in pediatric populations undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.
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Healing of rectal advancement flaps for anal fistulas in patients with and without Crohn’s disease: a retrospective cohort analysis
BackgroundSurgical closure of anal fistulas with rectal advancement flaps is an established standard method, but it has a high degree of healing...
