Robotic 8-mm trocar fascial wounds: To close or not to close?

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate 8-mm robotic trocar site hernia (TSH) rate over the short and long term, providing aids to manage the related fascial wounds.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 320 patients undergoing robotic surgery was conducted. The primary outcome was 8-mm TSH rate with a minimum follow-up of 12 months.

Could atmospheric temperature impact on adequate colon cleansing for colonoscopy? An observational, single-institution study.

Purpose: Several risk factors affecting the adequacy of colon cleansing have been proposed during the last decades. However, less is known about the impact that atmospheric aspects could have on adequacy of the bowel cleansing. The study aimed to investigate if the atmospheric temperature could impact on the bowel cleansing during colonoscopy.

Endoscopic approach to complex or recurrent pilonidal sinus: A retrospective analysis.

Pilonidal Sinus is a benign, chronic disease that affects the hair follicles of the natal cleft of the sacrococcygeal area. Its ideal treatment is controversial, especially in complex or recurrent cases. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of minimally invasive endoscopic approach in this setting.

The Role of Indocyanine Near-Infrared Fluorescence in Colorectal Surgery.

Purposes: The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of Indocyanine Green in control of anastomosis perfusion and on anastomotic leakage rates during laparoscopic and robotic colorectal procedures.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent elective minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2020 was performed. All patients underwent Near-Infrared Fluorescence-Indocyanine Green system in two moments: before performing the anastomosis and after completing the anastomotic procedure.

Histopathological Examination and Endoscopic Sinusectomy: Is It Possible?

Introduction: Although carcinomatous degeneration is a rare occurrence, some authors support the need for a histopathological examination after pilonidal cyst excision. Today, minimally invasive techniques are widely spread for the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease but opposed to standard procedures, these techniques could not allow to perform a histopathological examination because of the absence of a specimen. The aim of this two-institutions study is to evaluate whether histopathological examination of the pilonidal sinus excision material can be successfully performed after an endoscopic ablation of the cyst.

Can Computed Tomography Colonography Replace Optical Colonoscopy in Detecting Colorectal Lesions?: State of the Art.

Colorectal cancer is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Optical colonoscopy (OC) is widely accepted as the reference standard for the screening of colorectal polyps and cancers, and computed tomography colonography (CTC) is a valid alternative to OC. The purpose of this review was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of OC and CTC for colorectal lesions.

Endoscopic Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease: State of Art and Review of the Literature.

Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic troublesome pathology of the natal cleft of the sacrococcygeal region, with an estimated incidence of 26 cases in every 100,000 inhabitants. The aim of this review is to give a snapshot of the current literature on the endoscopic approach to PSD. A search on endoscopic treatment of pilonidal disease was performed according to PRISMA guidelines, adopting the following search terms: (pilonidal OR sacrococcygeal) and (endoscopic OR VAAPS OR EPSiT OR minimally invasive OR video-assisted OR video assisted).