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View article: Obesity Selectively Increases Intraoperative Risk in Left-Sided Colon Cancer Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Obesity Selectively Increases Intraoperative Risk in Left-Sided Colon Cancer Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background Obesity is traditionally viewed as a risk factor for adverse surgical outcomes. This study evaluated whether obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2 ) independently affected intraoperative and postoperative outcomes following colon cancer rese…
View article: Doppler-Guided Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation and Rectoanal Repair (HAL-RAR): An Institutional Experience
Doppler-Guided Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation and Rectoanal Repair (HAL-RAR): An Institutional Experience Open
Background: Doppler-guided haemorrhoidal artery ligation with rectoanal repair (HAL-RAR) is a minimally invasive alternative to conventional haemorrhoidectomy. While associated with reduced postoperative pain and quicker recovery, data on …
View article: The Impact of Obesity on Intraoperative Complications in Rectal Cancer
The Impact of Obesity on Intraoperative Complications in Rectal Cancer Open
Background Obesity is a growing global health concern and poses significant challenges in rectal cancer surgery. Excess visceral fat can obscure surgical landmarks, complicate dissection, and increase the risk of intraoperative adverse eve…
View article: Oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal resections: bridging the gap in colorectal surgery protocols
Oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal resections: bridging the gap in colorectal surgery protocols Open
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View article: Outcomes Following Intrasphincteric Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Anal Fissures
Outcomes Following Intrasphincteric Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Anal Fissures Open
Background Intrasphincteric injection of botulinum toxin is an alternative treatment for anal fissures, which may present less risk of fecal incontinence than more invasive procedures, such as lateral internal sphincterotomy. The aim is to…
View article: Right hemicolectomy for colon cancer: does the anastomotic configuration affect short‐term outcomes?
Right hemicolectomy for colon cancer: does the anastomotic configuration affect short‐term outcomes? Open
Objectives Right hemicolectomy is a common colorectal operation for resection of cancers of the right colon. The ileocolic anastomosis may be created using a stapled end‐to‐side, stapled side‐to‐side or handsewn technique. Anastomotic leak…
View article: Mechanical bowel preparation with pre‐operative oral antibiotics in elective colorectal resections: an Australian single institution experience
Mechanical bowel preparation with pre‐operative oral antibiotics in elective colorectal resections: an Australian single institution experience Open
Background Anastomotic leaks (AL) and surgical site infections (SSI) are serious complications after colorectal resection. Studies have shown the benefits of pre‐operative oral antibiotics (OAB) with mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) in r…
View article: Does intra‐operative humidification with warmed <scp>CO<sub>2</sub></scp> reduce surgical site infection in open colorectal surgery? A randomized control trial
Does intra‐operative humidification with warmed <span>CO<sub>2</sub></span> reduce surgical site infection in open colorectal surgery? A randomized control trial Open
Backgrounds Surgical site infections (SSI) are a significant cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality, contributing to a considerable financial burden on the healthcare system. Insufflation of the open surgical wound with warm, humid…
View article: The Altemeier procedure: A step by step video vignette for trainees
The Altemeier procedure: A step by step video vignette for trainees Open
The authors have no disclosures or conflicts of interest. This manuscript has been read and approved by all authors. Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study. Video S1 Please note…
View article: Endoscopic and surgical management of acute haemorrhagic rectal ulcers
Endoscopic and surgical management of acute haemorrhagic rectal ulcers Open
Acute haemorrhagic rectal ulcers are rare causes of acute large volume gastrointestinal bleeding in critically unwell patients. Patients affected by this condition are usually elderly, poorly functioning and highly comorbid. This condition…
View article: Small bowel evisceration from vagina
Small bowel evisceration from vagina Open
Vaginal evisceration is a rare condition where abdominal contents herniate through a vaginal wall defect. The estimated incidence is 0.032–1.2% after hysterectomy, trachelectomy or upper vaginectomy. We present a 78-year-old lady who devel…
View article: Intramucosal carcinoma with submucosal lymphatic invasion—a case series
Intramucosal carcinoma with submucosal lymphatic invasion—a case series Open
Since the implementation of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, there is a rise in detection of early colorectal cancer, with that the diagnosis of intramucosal carcinoma. Intramucosal carcinoma or carcinoma in situ (Tis) is a ter…
View article: Intussusception after Colonoscopy: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Intussusception after Colonoscopy: A Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Intussusception after colonoscopy is an unusual complication. A MEDLINE search revealed only 7 reported cases. We present a report of a 28-year-old man who developed abdominal pain several hours after routine colonoscopy and in whom comput…