Hermann Kessler

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…

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…

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…

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