Colorectal Surgery
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Colorectal surgery is a specialized area within general surgery that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. Common reasons for considering this type of surgery include colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, and severe constipation. Patients may also undergo surgery to remove polyps or treat anal disorders. The decision to pursue surgery often involves a thorough evaluation of symptoms and overall health.
The surgical procedures can vary widely depending on the specific condition being treated. Common techniques include open surgery, where a larger incision is made, and minimally invasive approaches, such as laparoscopic surgery, which uses smaller incisions and specialized instruments. Patients typically receive anesthesia during the procedure, and the recovery process may involve a hospital stay followed by a period of healing at home. Surgeons often provide detailed information about what to expect before, during, and after the surgery.
Like any surgical intervention, colorectal surgery carries both benefits and risks. Potential benefits include relief from symptoms, improved quality of life, and, in some cases, the removal of cancerous tissues. However, risks may include complications such as infection, bleeding, or issues related to anesthesia. Long-term effects can also occur, such as changes in bowel habits or the need for further surgeries. Understanding these factors is essential for patients considering colorectal surgery.
Advancements in Colorectal Surgery: the Role of Mixed Reality
This research paper is about the use of new technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) in colorectal surgery. The researchers used a method called 3D hol...Advancements in Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Treatment
This research paper discusses the increasing use of laparoscopic surgery for treating colorectal cancer over the past 15 years. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that uses small i...Advancements in Pediatric Colorectal Surgery for Anorectal
This research paper looks at how children's bowel surgery has changed over the past 50 years. Innovations in this field have greatly improved the methods used in surgery, reduced complications, and im...Advancements in Precision Medicine for Colorectal Cancer Treatment
This research paper discusses the progress in precision medicine for colorectal cancer and how it has affected screening, treatment, and possibly prevention. Precision medicine involves tailoring medi...Barbed Sutures in Colorectal Surgery: Benefits and Recovery Insights
This research paper looks at how using a different type of stitching (called barbed sutures) during minimally invasive colorectal surgery can affect the surgery and recovery process. The researchers c...Benefits of Warm, Humidified Co2 in Colorectal Surgery Recovery
This research paper is about the use of two different types of carbon dioxide (CO2) during colorectal surgeries. Traditionally, a cold, dry CO2 is used to create space in the body for the surgeons to ...Best Practices for Bowel Preparation Before Colorectal Surgery
This research looked at the best way to prepare the bowel before elective colorectal surgery. Currently, the standard practice is to use intravenous antibiotics when the patient is given anesthesia. H...Boosting Colorectal Cancer Surgery Success with Prehabilitation: the Fit
The paper discusses a new approach called prehabilitation for treating patients with colorectal cancer. Prehabilitation is a process that prepares patients before their surgery. It aims to reduce post...Collagenase-Producing Bacteria and Colorectal Surgery Complications
This research sought to find out whether certain gut bacteria that can break down collagen (a protein that holds tissues together) are more common in patients who experience leakage at the surgical jo...Colorectal Surgery Outcomes for Elderly Patients: Key Findings
This research paper examined the outcomes of colorectal surgery in elderly patients. The study looked at 464 patients who had this surgery between 2013 and 2017, dividing them into two groups: those a...Colorectal Surgery Risks and Outcomes for Patients with Dementia
This research paper studied the outcomes of colorectal surgery (surgery on the colon and rectum) in patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The study found that patients with A...Colorectal Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper studied a serious complication that can occur after colorectal surgery, known as anastomotic leakage (AL). This condition extends hospital stays, increases patient suffering, morta...Comparing Hand-Assisted and Conventional Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
This research paper is a comprehensive analysis of nine studies conducted between 2007 and 2016, comparing two types of surgeries for colorectal cancer: hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) and c...Comparing Traditional and Modern Tools for Colorectal Surgery Efficiency
This study evaluated different tools used during colorectal surgery to control bleeding. They looked at traditional methods, as well as newer tools like LigaSure™, Thunderbeat®, and Harmonic®. The res...Comparing Traditional and Modern Tools in Colorectal Surgery Efficiency
This study evaluated different tools used during colorectal surgery to control bleeding. They looked at traditional methods, as well as newer tools like LigaSure™, Thunderbeat®, and Harmonic®. The res...Dexamethasone Use in Colorectal Surgery: Benefits for Patients
This research paper is about the use of a drug called Dexamethasone during colorectal surgeries (surgery on the colon and rectum). The researchers wanted to see how this drug affects patients after th...Does Mechanical Bowel Preparation Lower Infection Risk in Kids'
This research paper is about a study done to see if a procedure called mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) can reduce the risk of infection in children who are having surgery on their colon or rectum. ...Early Feeding After Colorectal Surgery: Benefits for Recovery and Cost
This research paper examines the benefits of eating early after colorectal surgery. The study looked at patients who had a colectomy and proctectomy (surgical procedures to remove parts of the colon a...Effective Bowel Preparation for Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
This research study analyzed various methods of preparing the bowel before minimally invasive colorectal surgery. They focused specifically on the use of oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparat...Effectiveness of Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy in Colorectal Surgery
This research paper looked at how effective goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) is for patients having planned colorectal surgery. GDFT is a method of managing fluids during surgery that's often recomm...Emergency Colorectal Surgery: Laparoscopic Vs. Open Techniques
This research paper discusses a study aiming to understand if it's feasible and safe to perform emergency colorectal surgery laparoscopically (a minimally invasive surgical technique) instead of tradi...Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery: Benefits for Patients
This study examined the impact of a medical protocol called "enhanced recovery after surgery" (ERAS) on patients who had undergone colorectal surgery. The researchers looked at various databases for s...Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery: Stoma Care Education
This research paper looks into whether a special recovery program, which includes education about stoma care, can help patients recover faster after colorectal surgery and leave the hospital sooner. A...Enhanced Recovery Programs for Older Patients After Colorectal Surgery
This study looks at the impact of Enhanced Recovery Programmes (ERPs), which aim to speed up recovery after surgery, on older patients undergoing colorectal surgery. The researchers analyzed 21 studie...Enhancing Colorectal Cancer Surgery Results with Prehabilitation: the Fit
The paper discusses a new approach called prehabilitation for treating patients with colorectal cancer. Prehabilitation is a process that prepares patients before their surgery. It aims to reduce post...Exploring Biomarkers for Early Anastomotic Leakage Detection Post
This research paper is about how difficult it can be to diagnose Anastomotic leakage (AL), a complication that can occur after colorectal surgery. The researchers reviewed various studies to see if ce...Exploring Chatgpt's Role in Colorectal Surgery for Patients
This paper explores the potential use of a specific artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, called ChatGPT, in the field of colorectal surgery. Colorectal surgery focuses on issues related to the colon,...Fluorescence Imaging in Colorectal Surgery: Reducing Complications
After colorectal surgery, a complication known as anastomotic leak (AL) can occur, where a connection made during surgery leaks fluid. This can be caused by poor blood flow in the bowel. Traditionally...Hand-Assisted Vs. Straight Laparoscopy in Colorectal Surgery Explained
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of surgery for the colon and rectum: hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) and straight laparoscopy (LAP). The study looked at a variet...How 3d Printing Is Transforming Colorectal Surgery for Patients
This research paper reviews how 3D printing is being used in colorectal surgery. Colorectal surgery involves procedures on the colon, rectum, and anus, and 3D printing can help surgeons plan and execu...How Ai Chatbots Can Help Educate Patients About Colorectal Surgery
This research paper is about the use of artificial intelligence chatbots to educate patients about colorectal diseases. Researchers looked at studies about chatbots used in educating patients about co...How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Colorectal Surgery Care
This research paper discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve healthcare, particularly in the treatment of colorectal cancer. It explains that multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), which l...Impact of Body Mass Index on Infection Risk After Colorectal Surgery
This research paper looked at the connection between body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and the risk of infection after colorectal surgery. After reviewing over 2...Impact of Preoperative Immuno-Nutrition on Colorectal Surgery Outcomes
This research paper examines the impact of using a dietary supplement, known as immuno-nutrition, before elective colorectal surgery. The supplement, which is based on the amino acid arginine, was giv...Importance of Simulation Training in Colorectal Surgery for Surgeons
The research paper is about the importance of using simulators for training in colorectal surgery. Colorectal surgery involves procedures on the colon, rectum, and anus and requires specialized traini...Improved Outcomes in Colorectal Surgery After Specialist Training
This research paper examines the effects of The National Training Program for Lapco, a training initiative for specialist colorectal surgeons in England. The study compared the performance and outcome...Improving Colorectal Surgery Data Collection for Better Patient Care
This research paper is about creating a new tool to better document patient data for those undergoing colorectal surgery. Traditionally, medical registries (which are databases of patients' health inf...Improving Colorectal Surgery Training with Procedure-Based Assessments
This research paper focuses on the challenges and feasibility of implementing a specific type of evaluation, called procedure-based assessments (PBAs), in surgical training programs, specifically for ...Improving Training in Robotic Colorectal Surgery: a Deconstructed
The rising use of robots in colorectal surgery worldwide has highlighted the need for standardized training methods. This study suggests breaking down the operation into smaller parts, which can be us...Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: a Safe Option for Emergencies
This research paper reviews the use of laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgery using small incisions) in emergency situations involving colorectal disease. While this approach has been wide...Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Benefits for Digestive Health
This research paper seems to focus on the relationship between various digestive health conditions and surgical treatments. The conditions of interest are cancer, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colit...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Colorectal Surgery: Complications Explained
This research paper looked at the rates of complications after two types of surgery for bowel issues. These complications are called adhesions, which are bands of scar tissue that can cause parts of t...Medial-to-Lateral Vs. Lateral-to-Medial in Colorectal Surgery
This study compared two different surgical approaches in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: medial-to-lateral (from the inside to the outside of the body) and lateral-to-medial (from the outside to the ...Nsaids After Colorectal Surgery: Impact on Wound Healing and Recovery
After surgery, doctors often use NSAIDs (drugs like ibuprofen) to help patients recover faster and limit the use of stronger, riskier drugs like opioids. However, there are concerns that NSAIDs might ...Opioid-Free Colorectal Surgery: Faster Recovery and Lower Costs
This research paper examines the use of opioids, a type of painkiller, after colorectal surgery (surgery on the colon or rectum) and the effects it has on patient recovery and medical costs. The study...Predicting Anastomotic Leak After Colorectal Surgery: Key Insights
Anastomotic leak (AL) is a serious complication that can occur after colorectal surgery. It's very important to detect and treat this quickly. C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) are two ...Predicting Anastomotic Leakage After Colorectal Surgery Using C-Reactive
This research paper studied a serious complication that can occur after colorectal surgery, known as anastomotic leakage (AL). This condition extends hospital stays, increases patient suffering, morta...Predicting Ureteral Injury Risk in Colorectal Surgery Using Ai
The research paper discusses the use of machine learning to predict the risk of ureteral injury (UI) during colorectal surgery. This injury is rare but can cause serious complications. In the past, me...Preventing Surgical Site Infections After Colorectal Surgery: Key
This research paper discusses a method developed by researchers to minimize the chances of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) following colon and rectal surgeries. SSIs are infections that occur after su...Preventing Ureteral Injuries During Colorectal Surgery: Key Strategies
This research paper is about injuries to the ureter, a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder, which can occur during colorectal surgeries. These injuries, while rare, can lead to seri...Probiotics May Help Reduce Infections After Colorectal Surgery
This research paper conducted a thorough review and analysis of existing studies to find out whether probiotics or synbiotics (combinations of probiotics and prebiotics) can help prevent infections af...Procalcitonin: a Key Biomarker for Detecting Colorectal Surgery
This research paper is about a study that was conducted to assess the usefulness of a biomarker called procalcitonin in detecting a complication known as anastomotic leakage (AL) after a specific type...Regional Anesthesia Benefits for Faster Recovery After Colorectal
This research paper is about the effectiveness of regional anesthesia (a method of pain relief) in patients who had colorectal surgery, in the context of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) - a pro...Rising Use of Laparoscopic Surgery in Colorectal Procedures
This research paper looks at the increasing use of laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgery technique, in colorectal surgery over a 10-year period. Using a database from the American College of Surge...Robotic Colorectal Surgery for Children: Benefits and Future Trends
This research paper reviews the use of robotic surgery for children with serious bowel conditions like Hirschsprung disease, anorectal malformations, and inflammatory bowel disease. The authors looked...Robotic Colorectal Surgery Training: Enhancing Skills for Surgeons
This article talks about a new training program in Australia that teaches specialized colorectal surgeons how to use robotic techniques for surgery. Because most of their training currently happens in...Robotic Colorectal Surgery Training: Ensuring Safe Patient Outcomes
This research paper is a thorough review of the current training programs for robotic-assisted colorectal surgery (RACS). The use of robots in colorectal surgery is becoming more common, so it's impor...Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Benefits and Advances for Patients
This research paper discusses the role of robotics in surgeries related to the colon and rectum. The advanced technologies that come with these robots have made surgeries less invasive, more precise, ...Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Benefits and Challenges for Patients
This research paper is about the growing use of robots in colorectal surgery, which is related to cancers of the colon and rectum. While there are clear advantages for both surgeons and patients when ...Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Benefits and Insights for Patients
This research paper is about a study conducted on the use of robotic surgery for colorectal conditions (related to the colon and rectum) between January 2014 and April 2015. The researchers looked bac...Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Benefits, Challenges, and Patient Outcomes
This research paper reviews the impact of robotic technology on colorectal surgery. Over the last two decades, robots have greatly improved the precision and control of these surgeries. However, they ...Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Comparing Da Vinci Xi and Si Systems
This research paper compares two types of robotic surgery systems - the older da Vinci Si and the newer da Vinci Xi - in terms of their effectiveness for colorectal cancer surgery. The study looked at...Robotic Colorectal Surgery: No Prior Experience Required for Success
This research study looks at whether prior training in minimally invasive colorectal surgery (MICS) is necessary before training in robotic-assisted colorectal surgery (RACS). Two surgeons trained in ...Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Safety and Outcomes for Patients
This study looked at the results of robotic surgeries for colorectal issues in five UK medical centers. It used data from 523 patients who had this surgery between 2015 and 2019, where the surgeons fo...Sugammadex Vs. Traditional Methods in Colorectal Surgery Recovery
This research paper is about a study comparing the use of a drug called sugammadex to traditional methods (using cholinesterase inhibitors) in reversing the effects of muscle relaxants after surgery. ...Surgeon Specialization and Outcomes in Emergency Colorectal Surgery
This research paper looks at how the specialization of a surgeon can impact the results of emergency colorectal surgery. The researchers carried out a systematic review of studies published between 19...The Impact of Social Media on Colorectal Surgery and Patient Care
This research paper discusses the growing role of social media in the field of healthcare, specifically in colorectal surgery. Social media platforms have become a powerful tool for communication and ...Training Methods for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: a Review
This study reviewed the various methods for training and assessing surgeons in the field of laparoscopic colorectal surgery, a type of minimally invasive surgery. The researchers looked at different s...Training Models for Pediatric Colorectal Surgery: an Overview
This research paper is about different models used for practice and training in pediatric colorectal surgery, specifically for a condition called anorectal malformation. The researchers searched for s...Trends in Colorectal Surgery Training for General Surgery Residents
This research paper looked at the number of colorectal surgeries, a common type of surgery, performed by general surgery residents (doctors in training) over 16 years. The data was taken from a public...Understanding Anastomotic Leakage Risks After Colorectal Surgery
This research paper discusses a common issue that colorectal surgeons face known as anastomotic leakage (AL), a serious complication that can occur after a surgery involving the digestive system. This...Understanding Anastomotic Leaks After Colorectal Surgery: Key Insights
This research paper discusses a common complication after colorectal surgery known as anastomotic leaks. However, there is no standard definition of what exactly an anastomotic leak is. The researcher...Understanding Anastomotic Leaks in Colorectal Surgery: Key Insights
This research paper discusses the issues around anastomotic leakage (AL) - a complication from surgery on the intestines where the area that was sewn back together (the anastomosis) leaks. AL is a big...Understanding Blood Loss Risks in Colorectal Surgery Outcomes
This research paper is about the effects of significant blood loss during colorectal surgery. The researchers examined a large number of studies and found that patients who lost a lot of blood during ...Understanding Colorectal Surgery Delays During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The researchers wanted to know how patients felt about having their surgery rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus was on understanding patients' reactions to the postponement of their su...Understanding Colorectal Surgery Risks: Traditional Vs. Machine
This research paper is about using machine learning (ML), a type of artificial intelligence, to predict the risk of death after colorectal surgery. The researchers compared the results from traditiona...Understanding Decision-Making in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
This research paper is about creating a model to understand how surgeons think and respond during laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgery using a camera and small instruments). Based on pre...Understanding Early and Late Leaks After Colorectal Surgery
This study aimed to examine the quality of scientific articles about early and late leaks that can occur after colorectal surgery and the risks involved with these leaks. The researchers used several ...Understanding Fragility in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
This research paper is about how to better understand and evaluate the results of medical studies, specifically those comparing minimally invasive techniques with open techniques in treating benign an...Understanding Internal Hernias After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
This research paper is about the occurrence of internal hernias after a specific type of surgery called laparoscopic colorectal surgery. The researchers wanted to know how often this complication happ...Understanding Pelvic Mesh in Colorectal Surgery: Safety and Insights
The use of mesh prosthetics in pelvic surgery, particularly in procedures done through the vagina, has raised concerns due to potential safety issues. In 2017, health authorities in Australia and New ...Understanding Postoperative Pain After Colorectal Surgery Recovery
This research looks at the pain experienced by patients after they have had colorectal surgery. The study included patients who had this type of surgery between March 2013 and April 2017, and they wer...Understanding Reoperations in Colorectal Surgery: Key Risk Factors
This research paper is about a study conducted to understand why some patients need to have a second surgery after their initial surgery for colorectal (bowel) cancer. The authors of the study wanted ...Understanding Risk Factors for Complications After Colorectal Stoma
This research paper is about a surgical procedure called stoma formation, which is often performed during or after colorectal surgery. This procedure can greatly improve a patient's quality of life if...Understanding the Costs and Benefits of Robot-Assisted Colorectal
This research paper discusses the costs related to robot-assisted surgery (RAS), specifically in the field of colorectal procedures. The study highlights that previous research found RAS to be more ex...Understanding the Economic Burden of Bowel Surgery Complications
Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a significant complication that can occur after bowel surgery. It can lead to various health problems, an increased risk of cancer, and even death. It also places a large f...Understanding the Financial Impact of Bowel Surgery Complications
Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a significant complication that can occur after bowel surgery. It can lead to various health problems, an increased risk of cancer, and even death. It also places a large f...Understanding the Learning Curve in Robotic Colorectal Surgery
This research paper discusses how to measure the learning process related to robotic colorectal surgery. The most common way to do this is by looking at the time it takes to complete the surgery. Howe...Understanding the Link Between Mmp-9 and Colorectal Surgery
This research paper looks into the connection between a specific kind of digestive surgery complication (known as anastomotic leakage, or AL) and the activity of a certain enzyme, matrix metalloprotei...Understanding Unplanned Readmissions After Colorectal Surgery: Key
This research paper looks at the problem of unplanned readmissions (URs) to hospital after colorectal surgery, which are common, costly, and often due to delays in recovery. The researchers wanted to ...Using Biomarkers to Detect Anastomotic Leakage After Colorectal Surgery
This research paper is about how difficult it can be to diagnose Anastomotic leakage (AL), a complication that can occur after colorectal surgery. The researchers reviewed various studies to see if ce...Wound Dressings to Prevent Infections After Colorectal Surgery
This research paper discusses the impact of different types of wound dressings on infection rates following colorectal surgery. Surgical site infections are commonly found in patients who have undergo...