Researchers found that adherence to specific components of an enhanced recovery program, including no nasogastric tube, early mobilization, early regular diet, postoperative multimodal analgesia, and early discontinuation of maintenance intravenous fluids, significantly reduced length of stay, readmission rates, and complication rates in colorectal surgery patients. These components showed a decrease in length of stay by […]

In a study of 1,958 colon cancer patients, a lower distal resection margin distance, advanced N stage, and fewer lymph nodes dissected were associated with increased risk of anastomotic recurrence (AR). The 3-year AR risk was lowest when the proximal resection margin was ≥6 cm, and it increased if the distal margin was

Low preoperative platelet count and high serum CEA levels are significant predictors of poor disease-free and overall survival in early colorectal cancer patients (pT2N0M0 or pT3N0M0). Platelet count is a protective factor for disease-free survival, while CEA level is an independent risk factor for overall survival. These easily detectable and patient-acceptable measures could have broader […]

The DoubleCheck study implemented an enhanced care bundle targeting modifiable risk factors during colorectal surgery, resulting in a significant reduction in colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) compared to historical controls. Patients in the intervention group experienced fewer intraoperative risk factors and a lower incidence of CAL (6.2% vs. 8.6%, p=0.039). Multivariate analysis confirmed the bundle’s effectiveness […]

YIV-906, combined with standard neoadjuvant chemoradiation for locally advanced rectal cancer, markedly decreased severe gastrointestinal toxicity. The study enrolled 24 patients, achieving a 16.7% complete or near-complete response rate and a median overall survival of 74.9 months. Notably, acute grade 3 diarrhea occurred in only 8.3% of cases, indicating a potential benefit in managing treatment-related […]

Low neighborhood socioeconomic status is associated with poor outcomes in young adults with colorectal cancer. Patients in the lowest quintile were more likely to present with metastases and had lower survival rates compared to those in the highest quintile. Racial disparities were also observed, with non-Hispanic black patients facing higher risks and lower survival rates […]

High-volume colorectal center study finds low rates of severe complications and conversions to open surgery in laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for fistulizing diverticular disease. 10.6% experienced Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III complications with a 1.9% rate of anastomotic leaks. Most patients were stoma-free at last follow-up with only 0.9% mortality within 30 days. Urgent surgeries had higher severe complication rates. […]