Increased skin autofluorescence after colorectal operation reflects surgical stress and postoperative outcome.

Background: Abdominal surgery is a major oxidative stress effector. The increase in oxidative stress has been related to postoperative complications. Oxidative stress leads to the formation and accumulation of oxidation protein end products, which exhibit autofluorescence (AF) and induce inflammatory reactions.

Laparoscopic-assisted versus open ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease: a randomized trial.

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare laparoscopic-assisted and open ileocolic resection for primary Crohn's disease in a randomized controlled trial.

Methods: Sixty patients were randomized for laparoscopic-assisted or open surgery. Primary outcome parameter was postoperative quality of life (QoL) during 3 months of follow-up, measured by SF-36 and GIQLI questionnaire.