Abstract BACKGROUND: Preoperative radiochemotherapy and total mesorectal excision are the standard-of-care for locally advanced rectal carcinoma, but some patients could be over- or undertreated. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of radiochemotherapy tailored based on the tumor response...
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Abstract AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether adjuvant chemotherapy will affect recurrence rate or disease-free and overall survival in patients with rectal adenocarcinoma who were staged with MRI node-positive disease (mrN+) preoperatively. These patients underwent neoadjuvant...
Abstract BACKGROUND: Anastomosis technique following right sided colonic resection is widely variable and may affect patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess the association between leak and anastomosis technique (stapled versus handsewn) METHODS: This was a prospective, multicentre, international audit...
Abstract OBJECTIVE: Preliminary results of the transanal approach for low rectal cancer suggest better oncological outcomes than the conventional laparoscopic approach. We currently report the functional results. METHODS: From 2008 to 2012, 100 patients with low rectal cancer and suitable...
Abstract BACKGROUND: Open studies have reported favourable results for sacral nerve stimulation in the treatment of refractory constipation. Here, its efficacy was assessed in a double-blind crossover RCT. METHODS: Patients with at least two of the following criteria were included:...
Abstract BACKGROUND: Rectal cancer involving at least one adjacent organ (mrT4b) requires multi-visceral resection to achieve clear resection margin (R0). Performing pelvic compartment preservation according to the tumour response has not been considered. This study assesses the impact of changing...