Triple-row staple technology may reduce the risk of anastomotic leak in left-sided colorectal anastomoses. After reviewing 340 relevant citations, 6 retrospective cohort studies met inclusion. Overall, 19,372 patients had anastomoses with double-row staple technology, and 2,298 patients with triple-row staple technology. Most operations were anterior resections. Across all included studies, the risk of anastomotic leak […]

Non-compliance with NCCN guidelines for colon cancer treatment affects one in four patients. Factors such as older age, female sex, black race, and tumor characteristics decrease the likelihood of guideline compliance. Conversely, higher hospital volume, specific surgical approaches, and insurance status increase compliance rates. Patient and surgeon characteristics attribute to most of the variation in […]

Conversion surgery significantly reduced mortality risk by 42% in patients with unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer treated with anti-EGFR agents and bevacizumab. Subgroup analyses showed reduced risks of mortality in patients with specific characteristics. While targeted therapy reduced mortality risk, the difference was not statistically significant between the two treatment groups. Conversion surgery may explain the […]

Interdisciplinary laparoscopic resection rectopexy combined with sacrocolpopexy is safe and effective for women with obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Outcomes include significant improvement in ODS scores, bowel function, and incontinence. The approach restores pelvic floor anatomy in 80% of patients and resolves urinary incontinence in 76.5%. The study highlights the feasibility […]