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View article: Enhanced recovery and survival after elective surgery for colorectal cancer - propensity score weighting analysis of 2,865 prospective patients
Enhanced recovery and survival after elective surgery for colorectal cancer - propensity score weighting analysis of 2,865 prospective patients Open
High adherence to ERP was associated to a significant impact on long-term overall survival, supporting the efforts towards proper ERP implementation after CCS.
View article: Timing and morbidity of loop ileostomy closure after rectal cancer resection: a prospective observational multicentre snapshot study from Multidisciplinary Italian Study group for STOmas (MISSTO)
Timing and morbidity of loop ileostomy closure after rectal cancer resection: a prospective observational multicentre snapshot study from Multidisciplinary Italian Study group for STOmas (MISSTO) Open
Purpose Time to closure and morbidity are significant issues associated with ileostomy reversal after rectal cancer resection. This study aimed to investigate the rate, time, and morbidity associated with ileostomy closure procedure. Metho…
View article: Enhanced Recovery Independently Lowers Failure to Rescue After Colorectal Surgery
Enhanced Recovery Independently Lowers Failure to Rescue After Colorectal Surgery Open
BACKGROUND: High adherence to the enhanced recovery after surgery pathway reduces morbidity and mortality rates after elective colorectal surgery. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of adherence to the enhanced recovery after surgery pathwa…
View article: Length of stay after colorectal surgery in Italy: the gap between “fit for” and “actual” discharge in a prospective cohort of 4529 cases
Length of stay after colorectal surgery in Italy: the gap between “fit for” and “actual” discharge in a prospective cohort of 4529 cases Open
Among other factors, the gap between FFD and AD had an independent impact on LOS. The most frequent reasons for this gap were "not willing to return home" and "social constraint", while the "need for postoperative rehabilitation" had the g…
View article: Multicentric national Italian analysis of textbook outcome in colorectal cancer surgery: The ATOCCS Study protocol on behalf of the Italian Surgical Association (ACOI, Associazione Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani)
Multicentric national Italian analysis of textbook outcome in colorectal cancer surgery: The ATOCCS Study protocol on behalf of the Italian Surgical Association (ACOI, Associazione Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani) Open
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Despite advancements in surgical techniques and perioperative care, patient outcomes vary significantly across healthcare institutions. Textbook …
View article: Extrarenal Visceral Arteries Injuries during Left Radical Nephrectomy: A 50-Year Continuing Problem
Extrarenal Visceral Arteries Injuries during Left Radical Nephrectomy: A 50-Year Continuing Problem Open
Due to their proximity to the left renal hilum, injuries to the superior mesenteric artery and celiac trunk are still reported during left radical nephrectomy, whether performed via open, laparoscopic, or robotic methods. The aim of this 5…
View article: Extrarenal Visceral Arteries Injuries During Left Radical Nephrectomy: A 50-Year Continuing Problem
Extrarenal Visceral Arteries Injuries During Left Radical Nephrectomy: A 50-Year Continuing Problem Open
Due to their close anatomical and spatial relationships with left renal hilum, both superior mesenteric artery and celiac trunk injuries continue to be reported during left radical nephrectomy, either through an open, laparoscopic or robot…
View article: Bowel preparation for elective colorectal resection: multi-treatment machine learning analysis on 6241 cases from a prospective Italian cohort
Bowel preparation for elective colorectal resection: multi-treatment machine learning analysis on 6241 cases from a prospective Italian cohort Open
View article: Oral Antibiotics Alone versus Oral Antibiotics Combined with Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matching Re-Analysis of the iCral 2 and 3 Prospective Cohorts
Oral Antibiotics Alone versus Oral Antibiotics Combined with Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matching Re-Analysis of the iCral 2 and 3 Prospective Cohorts Open
The evidence regarding the role of oral antibiotics alone (oA) or combined with mechanical bowel preparation (MoABP) for elective colorectal surgery remains controversial. A prospective database of 8359 colorectal resections gathered over …
View article: Oral Antibiotics Alone versus Oral Antibiotics Combined with Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matching Re-analysis of the iCral2 and iCral3 Prospective Cohorts.
Oral Antibiotics Alone versus Oral Antibiotics Combined with Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matching Re-analysis of the iCral2 and iCral3 Prospective Cohorts. Open
Evidence regarding the role of oral antibiotics (oA) alone or combined with mechanical bowel preparation (MoABP) for elective colorectal surgery remains controversial. A prospective database of 8,359 colorectal resections gathered over a 3…
View article: Patient blood management in major digestive surgery: Recommendations from the Italian multisociety (ACOI, SIAARTI, SIdEM, and SIMTI) modified Delphi consensus conference
Patient blood management in major digestive surgery: Recommendations from the Italian multisociety (ACOI, SIAARTI, SIdEM, and SIMTI) modified Delphi consensus conference Open
Patient blood management (PBM) is defined as the timely application of evidence-based medical and surgical concepts designed to maintain a surgical patient’s hemoglobin concentration, optimize hemostasis, and minimize blood loss in an effo…
View article: Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Proposal for a Global Evidence-Based Bundle
Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Proposal for a Global Evidence-Based Bundle Open
In the multimodal strategy context, to implement healthcare-associated infection prevention, bundles are one of the most commonly used methods to adapt guidelines in the local context and transfer best practices into routine clinical care.…
View article: Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a SICE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica e Nuove tecnologie) network prospective study on the approach to right colon lymphadenectomy in Italy: is there a standard?—CoDIG 2 (ColonDx Italian Group)
Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a SICE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica e Nuove tecnologie) network prospective study on the approach to right colon lymphadenectomy in Italy: is there a standard?—CoDIG 2 (ColonDx Italian Group) Open
View article: Abdominal drainage after elective colorectal surgery: propensity score-matched retrospective analysis of an Italian cohort
Abdominal drainage after elective colorectal surgery: propensity score-matched retrospective analysis of an Italian cohort Open
Background In Italy, surgeons continue to drain the abdominal cavity in more than 50 per cent of patients after colorectal resection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of abdominal drain placement on early adverse events in …
View article: Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action
Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action Open
View article: Analysis of Intercultural Education Policies in Italy and Spain: A Comparative Perspective
Analysis of Intercultural Education Policies in Italy and Spain: A Comparative Perspective Open
This article focuses on the evolution of intercultural education in the educational policies of Italy and Spain. The evolution of school regulations and educational practices in both countries presents similar characteristics, including th…
View article: Three-row versus two-row circular staplers for left-sided colorectal anastomosis: a propensity score-matched analysis of the iCral 2 and 3 prospective cohorts
Three-row versus two-row circular staplers for left-sided colorectal anastomosis: a propensity score-matched analysis of the iCral 2 and 3 prospective cohorts Open
Background: Since most anastomoses after left-sided colorectal resections are performed with a circular stapler, any technological change in stapling devices may influence the incidence of anastomotic adverse events. The aim of the present…
View article: High adherence to enhanced recovery pathway independently reduces major morbidity and mortality rates after colorectal surgery: a reappraisal of the iCral2 and iCral3 multicenter prospective studies
High adherence to enhanced recovery pathway independently reduces major morbidity and mortality rates after colorectal surgery: a reappraisal of the iCral2 and iCral3 multicenter prospective studies Open
Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) offers lower overall morbidity rates and shorter hospital stay after colorectal surgery (CRS); high adherence rates to ERAS may significantly reduce major morbidity (MM), anastomotic leaka…
View article: Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) treatment: an Italian nationwide propensity score-matched cohort study investigating laparoscopic vs open approach
Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) treatment: an Italian nationwide propensity score-matched cohort study investigating laparoscopic vs open approach Open
View article: Laparoscopic ICG-guided stapled left lateral sectionectomy for HCC on hemochromatosis
Laparoscopic ICG-guided stapled left lateral sectionectomy for HCC on hemochromatosis Open
A case of a 76-year-old man, with a 10-year history of cirrhosis on a hemochromatosis (HH), CHILD score A, and MELD 10. The diagnosis of S2 and S3 liver mass detected during US surveillance prompted admission for surgery. A preoperative en…
View article: Blood Transfusions and Adverse Events after Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity-Score-Matched Analysis of a Hen–Egg Issue
Blood Transfusions and Adverse Events after Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity-Score-Matched Analysis of a Hen–Egg Issue Open
Blood transfusions are considered a risk factor for adverse outcomes after colorectal surgery. However, it is still unclear if they are the cause (the hen) or the consequence (the egg) of adverse events. A prospective database of 4529 colo…
View article: The COVID - AGICT study: COVID–19 and advanced gastro-intestinal cancer surgical treatment. A multicentric Italian study on the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic impact on gastro-intestinal cancers surgical treatment during the 2020. Analysis of perioperative and short-term oncological outcomes
The COVID - AGICT study: COVID–19 and advanced gastro-intestinal cancer surgical treatment. A multicentric Italian study on the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic impact on gastro-intestinal cancers surgical treatment during the 2020. Analysis of perioperative and short-term oncological outcomes Open
View article: Patient-reported outcome measures after laparoscopic totally extra-peritoneal versus open anterior repair of inguinal hernia
Patient-reported outcome measures after laparoscopic totally extra-peritoneal versus open anterior repair of inguinal hernia Open
Background: This prospective single-center case-control study evaluates the differences in patient-reported outcomes between endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and open anterior repair (OR) of inguinal hernia. Methods: Seventy-two pa…
View article: Current practice on the use of prophylactic drain after gastrectomy in Italy: the Abdominal Drain in Gastrectomy (ADiGe) survey
Current practice on the use of prophylactic drain after gastrectomy in Italy: the Abdominal Drain in Gastrectomy (ADiGe) survey Open
View article: ACOI Surgical Site Infections Management Academy (ACOISSIMA)
ACOI Surgical Site Infections Management Academy (ACOISSIMA) Open
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common cause of healthcare-associated infections in surgical patients. Many SSIs may be preventable if simple measures are respected. Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of…
View article: Open versus laparoscopic gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer: a propensity score matching analysis of survival in a western population—on behalf of the Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer
Open versus laparoscopic gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer: a propensity score matching analysis of survival in a western population—on behalf of the Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer Open
View article: Perioperative anemia and its implications
Perioperative anemia and its implications Open
Preoperative anemia is very common and is related to adverse clinical outcomes, including mortality. The immediate and most widely used treatment for postoperative anemia is blood transfusion. However, also blood transfusion carries some r…
View article: The weekend effect on the provision of Emergency Surgery before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: case–control analysis of a retrospective multicentre database
The weekend effect on the provision of Emergency Surgery before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: case–control analysis of a retrospective multicentre database Open
View article: ERAS program adherence-institutionalization, major morbidity and anastomotic leakage after elective colorectal surgery: the iCral2 multicenter prospective study
ERAS program adherence-institutionalization, major morbidity and anastomotic leakage after elective colorectal surgery: the iCral2 multicenter prospective study Open
View article: Structured and shared CT radiological report of gastric cancer: a consensus proposal by the Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer (GIRCG) and the Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM)
Structured and shared CT radiological report of gastric cancer: a consensus proposal by the Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer (GIRCG) and the Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM) Open