Predictors of perioperative morbidity in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection.

Aim: Colorectal cancer resection in the elderly may be associated with significant morbidity. This study aimed to assess perioperative morbidity in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection and to investigate risk factors for postoperative complications.

Materials And Methods: Consecutive patients aged ≥ 75 years undergoing colorectal cancer resection with curative intent between January 2014 and December 2021 at our institution were included.

Should We Operate Nonagenarians with Symptomatic Giant Paraesophageal Hernias?

Hiatal hernia (HH) is a common disorder of the upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract that general surgeons encounter. Giant paraesophageal is a subtype of HH in which more than 30% of the stomach is located in the chest. It can cause symptoms such as dysphagia, UGI bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and vomiting.

Incidence and Risk Factors for Low Anterior Resection Syndrome following Trans-Anal Total Mesorectal Excision.

Background: Trans-anal total mesorectal excision (Ta-TME) is a novel approach for the resection of rectal cancer. Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a frequent functional disorder that might follow restorative proctectomy. Data regarding bowel function after Ta-TME are scarce.

Robotic Heller's myotomy using the new Hugo™ RAS system: first worldwide report.

Background: Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus characterized by motor dysfunction in the esophagus and relaxation failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Currently, surgical myotomy procedures are considered the standard of care. Robotic Heller's myotomy (RHM) with fundoplication has been gaining popularity due to documented advantages in the precision of myotomy as well as avoiding the potential reflux following per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).