Long-term Outcomes of Transanal TME Show Low Recurrence Rates
Transanal total mesorectal excision (TATME) offers promising long-term oncologic outcomes for rectal cancer patients, with a low local recurrence rate of 4.55% at five years.
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Rural Patients with Colorectal Liver Metastases Face Care Gaps
Rural residency correlates with lower treatment rates and worse outcomes for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM).
R1 Margins in Colorectal Liver Metastasis Surgery: A New Perspective
Microscopically positive margins (R1) after colorectal liver metastasis resection indicate worse outcomes but require context for interpretation regarding recurrence and repeat surgeries.
New Adhesion Barrier Reduces Adhesion Rates After Rectal Resection
The si-449 chondroitin sulfate adhesion barrier significantly decreases postoperative adhesion rates in open rectal resection patients, offering a promising option for improving surgical outcomes.
Robot-Assisted vs. Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Economic Reporting Flaws
This systematic review reveals significant inconsistencies in cost reporting for robot-assisted colorectal surgery trials compared to laparoscopic approaches, with substantial implications for decision-making.
Complete Resection of Hepatic and Pulmonary Metastases Boosts Survival
Complete resection of simultaneous hepatic and pulmonary metastases from metastatic colorectal cancer shows significant survival benefits and should be a key treatment goal for selected patients.
Biological Mesh for Pelvic Reconstruction Not Cost-Effective
Using biological mesh for pelvic floor reconstruction after extralevator abdominoperineal resection in low rectal cancer patients does not provide a cost-effective solution despite slightly reducing perineal complications.
Prophylactic HIPEC Improves Survival in Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) significantly enhances peritoneal metastasis-free survival and disease-free survival in patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer, though overall survival rates and complication rates remain unchanged.
Improved Outcomes for Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer Surgery
Curative surgery for locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC) is yielding better long-term outcomes, with a significant increase in the R0 resection rate and overall survival.
Predictors of DVT After Gastric or Colorectal Surgery Identified
A nomogram can help predict early postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in gastric and colorectal cancer patients despite routine anticoagulant prophylaxis.