Interobserver agreement on landmark and flexure identification in colon capsule endoscopy
ConclusionOverall interobserver agreement on all four landmarks from CCE was poor. Measures are needed to improve landmark identification in CCE investigations. Artificial intelligence could be a possible solution to this problem. (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Complete obstruction after colorectal anastomosis
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Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Robotic versus laparoscopic left colectomy with complete mesocolic excision for left-sided colon cancer: a multicentre study with propensity score matching analysis
ConclusionCompared to laparoscopic surgery, RLC with CME for left-sided colon cancer was found to be associated with higher numbers of lymph nodes harvested and similar postoperative complications and long-term survival outcomes. (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

French multicentre prospective evaluation of radiofrequency ablation in the management of haemorrhoidal disease
ConclusionRFA is associated with an improvement in quality of life and symptoms with a good safety profile. As expected for minimally invasive surgery, postoperative pain is minor with short medical leave.Clinical trial registration and dateClinical trial NCT04229784 (18/01/2020). (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Comment on Ecker et al., Techniques in Coloproctology 27:339 –342, 2023
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Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Sacral neuromodulation: time to seize the opportunity to collaborate on a ‘de-prioritised’ service?
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Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

A rare case of EBV-associated lymphoma misdiagnosed with Crohn ’s disease due to the similar endoscopic findings
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Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Comment on Ecker et al., Techniques in Coloproctology 27:339 –342, 2023
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Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma originating from the appendix and colorectum: a comparative analysis of a large population-based database
ConclusionsTumor location had an important prognostic significance for MANEC. As an uncommon clinical entity, colorectal MANEC had more aggressive biological features and worse prognosis than its appendiceal counterpart. The standard surgical procedure and clinical management strategy for MANEC need to be established. (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - March 30, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Single-incision robotic colorectal surgery with the da  Vinci SP® surgical system: initial results of 50 cases
ConclusionsThis study demonstrated the surgical and oncological safety and feasibility of dVSP, which may be a novel surgical platform for colorectal surgery. (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - March 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Impact of chemotherapy on surgical outcomes in ileostomy reversal: a propensity score matching study from a single centre
ConclusionPatients with oral or intravenous chemotherapy can safely have ileostomy closure with an adequate time delay from chemotherapy. When patients use bevacizumab, major complications related to ileostomy closure should still be cautioned. (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - March 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Less is more? Stoma prolapse repair by linear stapler
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Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - March 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics of phenotypes of fecal incontinence
ConclusionDifferentiating into phenotypes of FI can be clinically meaningful. The patient history  and clinical judgement of the consulting specialist, rather than the physical characteristics, seem to be decisive in the categorization. Additional diagnostic testing can be helpful in complicated cases, but should not be used routinely. (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - March 26, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research