Cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal metastases can result in long-term survival in patients with gastrointestinal and gynecologic malignancies. CRS is traditionally performed via laparotomy but the morbidity of such operations remains a major limiting factor…
Socioeconomic status (SES) has proven significant impact on colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes. Lower SES has correlated with increased comorbidities, risk of postoperative complications, and inadequate adherence to treatment guidelines…
Socioeconomic status (SES) has proven significant impact on colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes. Lower SES has correlated with increased comorbidities, risk of postoperative complications, and inadequate adherence to treatment guidelines…
INTRODUCTION: Due to its rarity, anal adenocarcinoma (AA) does not have a standardized staging system. The tumor (T) stage of an adenocarcinoma arising from the anal canal could be based on depth of invasion, as for rectal adenocarcinoma, or on size, as in anal squamous cell carcinoma…
INTRODUCTION: Due to its rarity, anal adenocarcinoma (AA) does not have a standardized staging system. The tumor (T) stage of an adenocarcinoma arising from the anal canal could be based on depth of invasion, as for rectal adenocarcinoma, or on size, as in anal squamous cell carcinoma…
INTRODUCTION: Due to its rarity, anal adenocarcinoma (AA) does not have a standardized staging system. The tumor (T) stage of an adenocarcinoma arising from the anal canal could be based on depth of invasion, as for rectal adenocarcinoma, or on size, as in anal squamous cell carcinoma…
INTRODUCTION: The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), defined as a colorectal cancer diagnosis before the age of 50, is rising globally at an alarming rate for unknown reasons. EOCRC patients are more likely to present with advanced or metastatic disease…
During ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA), difficulty in reaching the pelvic floor and excess mesenteric tension on the pouch are technical challenges that surgeons must overcome, and excess tension may be associated with increased anastomotic leak rates…
BACKGROUND: In the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC), there has been a paradigm shift towards the routine use of total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT). Despite its growing acceptance, there are limited studies examining factors predictive of response to TNT…
Ileoanal pouch patients are at risk of neoplasia of the rectal cuff/anal transitional zone (ATZ) and the pouch, but it is unknown whether underlying diagnosis that impacted pouch construction affects oncologic outcomes after pouch excision…
INTRODUCTION: Total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT) is an increasingly used strategy for locally advanced rectal cancer that provides a higher complete response rate and improved treatment compliance…
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) offers several advantages in removing large, complex colon lesions. However, ESD is technically demanding and time-consuming due to insufficient endoluminal ability for traction-countertraction…
Endoluminal approaches provide a less invasive solution for managing complex colonic polyps, preserving the colon and rectum while minimizing major surgical interventions. Three cases of colonic lesions were successfully treated with different endoluminal techniques…
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) excels in removing large-complex colon lesions, yet its technical complexity often stems from insufficient traction-countertraction…
The use of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for colorectal lesions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) remains limited. ESD offers advantages like preserving more normal mucosa, which may lessen bowel function impact and enhance quality of life in IBD patients…
INTRODUCTION: Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the procedure of choice in patients requiring total proctocolectomy. The reported leak rates after IPAA surgery range from 1-12% with well described significant impact on postoperative morbidity and recovery…
Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the preferred surgical treatment for IBD or FAP. As these diseases often manifest during adolescence or early adulthood, treatment effects on genitourinary function (GU), sexual function, and fertility are clinically important…
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is a highly effective technique for removing large and complex colon lesions. It offers improved rates of en-bloc resection and reduced local recurrence…