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View article: Outcomes of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy versus trans-vaginal repair in management of anterior rectocele, a randomized controlled trial
Outcomes of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy versus trans-vaginal repair in management of anterior rectocele, a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Chronic pain after colorectal cancer treatment: A population‐based cross‐sectional study
Chronic pain after colorectal cancer treatment: A population‐based cross‐sectional study Open
Aims With the recently validated tool for estimating chronic pain after colorectal cancer surgery, the aims of this study were to calculate the prevalence and to identify predictive risk factors for chronic pain after colorectal cancer tre…
View article: Anal fissures in COVID-19 survivors: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes
Anal fissures in COVID-19 survivors: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes Open
Objective: In spite of COVID-19’s typical presentation in the form of fever, cough, myalgia, and pneumonia, other gastrointestinal manifestations have been reported. Among the COVID-19 survivors, anal fissure has been documented. The aim o…
View article: Global disparities in surgeons’ workloads, academic engagement and rest periods: the on-calL shIft fOr geNEral SurgeonS (LIONESS) study
Global disparities in surgeons’ workloads, academic engagement and rest periods: the on-calL shIft fOr geNEral SurgeonS (LIONESS) study Open
View article: 30-day Morbidity and Mortality After Cholecystectomy for Benign Gallbladder Disease (AMBROSE)
30-day Morbidity and Mortality After Cholecystectomy for Benign Gallbladder Disease (AMBROSE) Open
Objective: This study aimed to assess 30-day morbidity and mortality rates following cholecystectomy for benign gallbladder disease and identify the factors associated with complications. Background: Although cholecystectomy is common for …
View article: Burnout among surgeons before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an international survey
Burnout among surgeons before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an international survey Open
View article: European Society of Coloproctology: Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of cryptoglandular anal fistula
European Society of Coloproctology: Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of cryptoglandular anal fistula Open
Aim The primary aim of the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) Guideline Development Group (GDG) was to produce high‐quality, evidence‐based guidelines for the management of cryptoglandular anal fistula with input from a multidiscipl…
View article: Timing of Cholecystectomy After Moderate and Severe Acute Biliary Pancreatitis
Timing of Cholecystectomy After Moderate and Severe Acute Biliary Pancreatitis Open
Importance Considering the lack of equipoise regarding the timing of cholecystectomy in patients with moderately severe and severe acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP), it is critical to assess this issue. Objective To assess the outcomes of e…
View article: Global Incidence and Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair
Global Incidence and Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair Open
Importance Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a well-recognized complication of inguinal hernia repair (IHR). A variable incidence of POUR has previously been reported in this context, and contradictory evidence surrounds potential …
View article: Surviving rectal cancer at the cost of a colostomy: global survey of long-term health-related quality of life in 10 countries
Surviving rectal cancer at the cost of a colostomy: global survey of long-term health-related quality of life in 10 countries Open
Background Colorectal cancer management may require an ostomy formation; however, a stoma may negatively impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to compare generic and stoma-specific HRQoL in patients with a permane…
View article: Chronic pain after colon cancer surgery: Translation and validation of a scoring system
Chronic pain after colon cancer surgery: Translation and validation of a scoring system Open
Objective The aim of this study was to translate and validate the chronic pain score (CP score) in a cohort of colon cancer patients. Chronic pain following colon cancer surgery is still poorly understood, in particular the lack of a valid…
View article: Development and Validation of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Model to Predict Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Development and Validation of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Model to Predict Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Sleeve Gastrectomy Open
View article: Types, limitations, and possible alternatives of peer review based on the literature and surgeons’ opinions via Twitter: a narrative review
Types, limitations, and possible alternatives of peer review based on the literature and surgeons’ opinions via Twitter: a narrative review Open
This review aimed to illustrate the types, limitations, and possible alternatives of peer review (PR) based on a literature review together with the opinions of a social media audience via Twitter. This study was conducted via the #OpenSou…
View article: Efficacy and Safety of Non‐Operative Management of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis Compared to Appendectomy: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses
Efficacy and Safety of Non‐Operative Management of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis Compared to Appendectomy: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses Open
Background Non‐operative management (NOM) of uncomplicated acute appendicitis (AA) has been introduced as an alternative to appendectomy. This umbrella review aimed to provide an overview of the efficacy and safety of NOM of uncomplicated …
View article: Non-resectional procedures as treatment options for Hemorrhoidal disease.
Non-resectional procedures as treatment options for Hemorrhoidal disease. Open
Hemorrhoids have been recorded through hundreds of years of history. It is a very common condition affecting millions of people around the world every year with an estimated prevalence of 4.4% of the population in the United States. Hemorr…
View article: Comparative analysis of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Bowel Function Instrument and the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Questionnaire for assessment of bowel dysfunction in rectal cancer patients after low anterior resection
Comparative analysis of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Bowel Function Instrument and the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Questionnaire for assessment of bowel dysfunction in rectal cancer patients after low anterior resection Open
Aim Neoadjuvant therapy and total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer are associated with bowel dysfunction symptoms known as low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). Our study compared the only two validated instruments—the LARS Qu…
View article: Outcome of lateral pelvic lymph node dissection with total mesorectal excision in treatment of rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Outcome of lateral pelvic lymph node dissection with total mesorectal excision in treatment of rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Long-term bowel dysfunction after right-sided hemicolectomy for cancer
Long-term bowel dysfunction after right-sided hemicolectomy for cancer Open
Functional outcome following treatment for colorectal cancer has received increasing attention, and it has been shown that bowel dysfunction is very common after rectal resection. However, little i...
View article: Long-term bowel dysfunction after right-sided hemicolectomy for cancer
Long-term bowel dysfunction after right-sided hemicolectomy for cancer Open
Long-term bowel dysfunction after right-sided hemicolectomy for cancer
View article: Functional Outcome after Laparoscopic Posterior Sutured Rectopexy Versus Ventral Mesh Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse: Six-year Follow-up of a Double-blind, Randomized Single-center Study
Functional Outcome after Laparoscopic Posterior Sutured Rectopexy Versus Ventral Mesh Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse: Six-year Follow-up of a Double-blind, Randomized Single-center Study Open
View article: Biological Treatment and the Potential Risk of Adverse Postoperative Outcome in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Open-Source Expert Panel Review of the Current Literature and Future Perspectives
Biological Treatment and the Potential Risk of Adverse Postoperative Outcome in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Open-Source Expert Panel Review of the Current Literature and Future Perspectives Open
Background There is widespread concern that treatment with biologic agents may be associated with suboptimal postoperative outcome after surgery for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Aim We aimed to search and analyze the literature regar…
View article: Spanish translation section
Spanish translation section Open
Antecedentes: La práctica de una mastectomía con preservación del pezón (nipple-sparing mastectomy, NSM) está aumentando, a pesar de que en el ámbito terapéutico no se ha demostrado la seguridad oncológica de este procedimiento.El objetivo…
View article: Functional Outcome After Laparoscopic Posterior Sutured Rectopexy versus Ventral Mesh Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse: Six-Year Follow-Up of a Double-Blind, Randomised Single-Centre Study
Functional Outcome After Laparoscopic Posterior Sutured Rectopexy versus Ventral Mesh Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse: Six-Year Follow-Up of a Double-Blind, Randomised Single-Centre Study Open
View article: Systematic review of endoluminal vacuum‐assisted therapy as salvage treatment for rectal anastomotic leakage
Systematic review of endoluminal vacuum‐assisted therapy as salvage treatment for rectal anastomotic leakage Open
EVT is associated with a high rate of complete healing of anastomotic leakage and stoma reversal. It is an effective option in appropriately selected patients with anastomotic leakage.
View article: Patient and healthcare professional perceptions of colostomy-related problems and their impact on quality of life following rectal cancer surgery
Patient and healthcare professional perceptions of colostomy-related problems and their impact on quality of life following rectal cancer surgery Open
The perspective of colostomy-related problems differs between patients with a colostomy and healthcare professionals.
View article: #Colorectalsurgery: Connecting colorectal surgeons around the world
#Colorectalsurgery: Connecting colorectal surgeons around the world Open
View article: Nutritional Deficiency After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Nutritional Deficiency After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Comprehensive Literature Review Open
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has been recognised as an effective procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity and associated comorbidities; however, the shortcomings of SG, such as staple line leak, haemorrhage, vomiting, and weight regain, ha…
View article: Sequential Extended Thoracoscopic Sympathicotomy for Palmo-Axillo-Plantar Hyperhidrosis
Sequential Extended Thoracoscopic Sympathicotomy for Palmo-Axillo-Plantar Hyperhidrosis Open
View article: Pneumatosis Coli Secondary to Eosinophilic Colitis: Report of a Refractory Case
Pneumatosis Coli Secondary to Eosinophilic Colitis: Report of a Refractory Case Open
Introduction Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a broad term that describes the presence of gas in the bowel walls. The colon is affected in 36% of cases. Eosinophilic colitis (EC) is a rare form of colitis that is characterized mainly by eo…
View article: Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin in treatment of anismus: A systematic review
Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin in treatment of anismus: A systematic review Open
Initial satisfactory improvement of symptoms after BTX-A injection remarkably deteriorated after 3 mo of the procedure. However, repeated injection may provide better sustained results with no additional morbidities. Further analysis of mo…