Surgery for pilonidal sinus disease in Norway: training, attitudes and preferences-a survey among Norwegian surgeons.

Background: Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is frequently observed in young adults. There is no wide consensus on optimal treatment in the literature, and various procedures are used in clinical practice. The objective of this study was to assess current practice, experience, training, and attitudes towards PSD surgery among Norwegian surgeons.

The impact of age on rectal cancer treatment, complications and survival.

Background: The number of older patients with rectal cancer is increasing. Treatment outcome discrepancies persist, despite similar treatment guidelines. To offer the oldest patients optimal individually adjusted care, further knowledge is needed regarding treatment strategy and outcome.

Octogenarian patients with colon cancer - postoperative morbidity and mortality are the major challenges.

Background: Few studies have addressed colon cancer surgery outcomes in an unselected cohort of octogenarian patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the relative survival of octogenarian patients after a major resection of colon cancer with a curative intent.

Methods: All patients diagnosed with colon cancer at Levanger Hospital between 1980 and 2016 were included.

Long-term trends in colorectal cancer: incidence, localization, and presentation.

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess trends in incidence and presentation of colorectal cancer (CRC) over a period of 37 years in a stable population in Mid-Norway. Secondarily, we wanted to predict the future burden of CRC in the same catchment area.

Methods: All 2268 patients diagnosed with CRC at Levanger Hospital between 1980 and 2016 were included in this study.