Financial toxicity in early-onset colorectal cancer: A National Health Interview Survey study.

Background: Financial toxicity is increasingly recognized as a devastating outcome of cancer treatment but is poorly characterized in patients with early-onset colorectal cancer. Young patients are particularly vulnerable to financial toxicity as they are frequently underinsured and may suffer significant disruptions to professional and financial growth. We hypothesized that financial toxicity associated with colorectal cancer treatment confers long-lasting effects on patients' well-being and disproportionately impacts patients diagnosed at <50 years of age.

A Survey of the Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Skill Decay Among Surgery and Anesthesia Residents.

Objective: The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly impacted healthcare delivery and strained medical training. This study explores resident and faculty perceptions regarding the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on technical skill decay of surgical and anesthesia residents. We hypothesized that many residents perceived that their technical abilities diminished due to a short period of interruption in their training.

Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Selection Criteria: A National Program Director Survey.

Objective: Colon and Rectal Surgery has established itself as a highly competitive specialty over recent years, with demand for residency positions growing and becoming increasingly difficult to obtain each year. However, limited information exists as to which characteristics make for a successful colorectal surgery applicant. This study aims to identify which academic benchmarks and applicant characteristics impact successful matriculation into Colon and Rectal Surgery residency.

A comparison of open and robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma.

Purpose: This retrospective study was designed to compare open with robot-assisted total mesorectal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma.

Methods: With use of predefined exclusion criteria, all consecutive laparoscopic-assisted (51 patients) and robot-assisted (36 patients) rectal resections for adenocarcinoma from August 2005 to November 2009 at a single institution were considered. Hand-assisted laparoscopy was used for splenic flexure mobilization in all cases.

Total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: the potential advantage of robotic assistance.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of the da Vinci S HD robotic system in mesorectal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma, with the aim to identify areas of potential advantage for the robot in this procedure.

Methods: This study was conducted as a retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database of 44 consecutive cases of robot-assisted mesorectal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma performed between August 2005 and February 2010. Patient demographics, perioperative outcomes, and complications were evaluated and compared with similar published reports and relevant literature.

Robotic colon and rectal surgery: a series of 131 cases.

Background: Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has become a mainstay in the treatment of benign and malignant colorectal diseases. There are inherent limitations to conventional laparoscopy which can be overcome by the robot. Here we present our experience with 131 cases of robotic and robot-assisted colon and rectal resections.