Micro/nanorobots for gastrointestinal tract.

The application of micro/nanomotors (MNMs) in the gastrointestinal tract has become a Frontier in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. These miniature robots can enter the gastrointestinal tract through oral administration, achieving precise drug delivery and therapy. They can traverse mucosal layers and tissue barriers, directly targeting tumors or other lesion sites, thereby enhancing the bioavailability and therapeutic effects of drugs.

The impact of laparoscopic, open, extended right, and left colectomy on clinical outcomes of splenic flexure colon cancer: A meta-analysis.

Background: Surgical intervention is the recommended line for the management of colon cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of different surgical techniques (laparoscopic, open, extended right, and left colectomy) on clinical outcomes such as mortality, postoperative complications, operation and hospitalization time, and oncological factors.

Methods: A total of 15 studies have been included in the current study.