Publications by authors named "G Sarzo"
Background And Aims: Post-surgical biliary leaks (PSBL) are one of the most prevalent and significant adverse events emerging after liver or biliary tract surgeries. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) alone or combined with another approach (Rendez Vous) as treatment of PSBL obtains optimal outcomes due to the possibility of modifying the resistances in the biliary tree.
Methods: A retrospective double-center study was conducted in two tertiary centers.
The aim of these evidence-based guidelines is to present a consensus position from members of the Italian Unitary Society of Colon-Proctology (Società Italiana Unitaria di Colon-Proctologia, SIUCP) on the diagnosis and management of hemorrhoidal disease, with the goal of guiding physicians in the choice of the best treatment option. A panel of experts was charged by the Board of the SIUCP to develop key questions on the main topics related to the management of hemorrhoidal disease and to perform an accurate and comprehensive literature search on each topic, in order to provide evidence-based answers to the questions and to summarize them in statements. All the clinical questions were discussed by the expert panel in multiple rounds through the Delphi approach and, for each statement, a consensus among the experts was reached.
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- The study examines the effectiveness and feasibility of rectal-sparing treatments for rectal cancer patients who showed a significant response after neoadjuvant therapy, although there is ongoing debate about their effectiveness.
- In a multicenter study involving 178 patients, around 80.9% were able to preserve their rectum while showing promising survival rates over three years, including an overall survival rate of 80.6% and a stoma-free survival rate of 95%.
- The findings suggest that for rectal cancer patients who achieve a major or complete response to neoadjuvant therapy, rectal preservation is possible in most cases without negatively affecting patient outcomes.
(1) Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a global health concern, particularly among the elderly population. This study aimed to assess the impact of laparoscopic surgery on CRC patients aged ≥80 years. (2) Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from consecutive CRC patients who underwent surgery at our institution between July 2018 and July 2023.
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