The wearable activity technology and action-planning trial in cancer survivors: Physical activity maintenance post-intervention.

Objectives: The study objective was to assess whether moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) change in cancer survivors (n = 68, mean age = 64 years) was maintained 12-weeks following the Wearable Activity Technology and Action Planning (WATAAP) intervention. Secondary aims were to assess the effects of the intervention on blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI), and to explore group differences between baseline and 24-weeks.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Psychological correlates of physical activity and exercise preferences in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan cancer survivors.

Objective: Interventions to increase physical activity (PA) in cancer survivors have often adopted a "one-size-fits-all" approach and may benefit from being tailored to psychological constructs associated with behavior. The study objective was to investigate the exercise preferences and psychological constructs related to PA among cancer survivors.

Methods: Posttreatment colorectal, endometrial, and breast cancer survivors (n = 183) living in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas completed survey measures of PA, exercise preferences, attitudes, self-efficacy, perceived behavioral control (PBC), and intention toward PA.

Long-term outcomes of surgical management of rectal prolapse.

Background: Various surgical options for rectal prolapse are available but none have been shown to be clearly superior. The aims of this study were to investigate the long-term recurrence rate of a variety of surgical approaches, their associated morbidities and the types of reoperation used to treat recurrence.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed of all cases of rectal prolapse surgery within one colorectal surgical unit between January 2000 and June 2017.

A randomized controlled trial of WATAAP to promote physical activity in colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors.

Objective: The objective of this study was to ascertain whether wearable technology coupled with action planning was effective in increasing physical activity (PA) in colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors at cardiovascular risk.

Methods: Sixty-eight survivors who had cardiovascular risk factors and were insufficiently active were randomized to intervention and control arms. Intervention participants were given a wearable tracker for 12 weeks, two group sessions, and a support phone call.

Wearable Activity Technology And Action-Planning (WATAAP) to promote physical activity in cancer survivors: Randomised controlled trial protocol.

: Colorectal and gynecologic cancer survivors are at cardiovascular risk due to comorbidities and sedentary behaviour, warranting a feasible intervention to increase physical activity. The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) is a promising theoretical framework for health behaviour change, and wearable physical activity trackers offer a novel means of self-monitoring physical activity for cancer survivors. : Sixty-eight survivors of colorectal and gynecologic cancer will be randomised into 12-week intervention and control groups.

Anal squamous cell carcinoma: are we improving outcomes?

Background: Anal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare malignancy. The purpose of this study was to review a single institution's experience.

Methods: All patients with anal SCC from St John of God Subiaco Hospital database were identified over a 10-year period (2006-2016).

Outcomes in patients undergoing urgent colorectal surgery.

Background: Urgent surgery for acute intestinal presentations is generally associated with worse outcomes than elective procedures. This study assessed the outcomes of patients undergoing urgent colorectal surgery.

Methods: Patients were identified from a prospective database.

Anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery.

Background: Anastomotic leaks are a serious complication of bowel surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the rate and severity, and identify risk factors for leaks in patients undergoing bowel anastomoses.

Methods: Prospective evaluation was performed on patients undergoing bowel surgery within a colorectal surgical unit.

Performing a colonoscopy 12 months after surgery for colorectal neoplasia.

Background: There appears to be acceptance that following up patients after surgery for colorectal neoplasia is of value. However, specific issues relating to which investigations to perform and how often remain unresolved. The aim of this project was to evaluate the clinical utility of performing a colonoscopy 12 months after curative surgery for colorectal neoplasia.

Clinical utility of a de-functioning loop ileostomy.

Background: The de-functioning loop ileostomy was introduced as a technique to create a manageable stoma that would divert the faecal stream from a more distal anastomosis in order to reduce the consequences of any anastomotic leakage. The value of de-functioning stomas is currently being challenged. The purpose of the present study was to review the clinical utility of performing a de-functioning loop ileostomy in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Efficacy of transanal endoscopic microsurgery in the management of rectal polyps.

Background And Aim: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) was a technique developed to allow the excision of adenomas and early-stage cancers from the rectum and distal sigmoid colon. The aim of this project was to prospectively study surgical morbidity, mortality and the local recurrence rate of all patients treated with this technique.

Methods: All patients undergoing TEM were prospectively evaluated.