Introduction Colonoscopic resection is being increasingly used as an alternative to surgery for the removal of large colorectal neoplasms.

Dr Lowenfels comments on a study examining factors that increase the risk of sustaining an anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery, published in Surgery.

2. Colon resection surgery is used to treat conditions such as colorectal cancer, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, according to Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine. 3. Robotic ...

Moreover, within the surgery group, 38% of patients experienced grade 2 or higher morbidity and three patients (4%) died in the postoperative period. Do we finally have sufficient evidence to settle ...

For patients undergoing nonelective colorectal resection, postoperative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) administration is associated with increased odds of anastomotic leaks.

The 3D magnification and wristed instruments make it much easier to obtain a clean resection margin. I am confident this is the way all colon and rectal surgery will be performed in the future.” ...

A research team from China compared the fast-track rehabilitation program and conventional care for patients after resection of colorectal cancer. The study showed that the fast-track ...

Hepatic resection of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) liver metastases is increasing, but evidence for the impact of surgery on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is limited. This study aimed to describe ...

Colorectal surgery is a medical operation that is performed on the colon, rectum and anus. Colorectal surgeons, who are also referred to as proctologists, are responsible for carrying out this ...

Laparoscopic resection for colon cancer in elderly patients may help them maintain the quality of life they desire.