Transcultural adaptation and validation of the Serbian version of Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Treatment Satisfaction-Patient Satisfaction (FACIT-TS-PS) questionnaire.

Objective: Transcultural adaptation and validation of FACIT-TS-PS questionnaire to Serbian language.

Methods: Standard forward and backward translation from English to Serbian language was performed. Pilot testing of FACIT-TS-PS was conducted on 12 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of malignant tumor.

Serbian National Training Programme for minimally invasive colorectal surgery (LapSerb): short-term clinical outcomes of over 1400 colorectal resections.

Introduction: The Serbian National Training Programme for minimally invasive colorectal surgery (LapSerb) was introduced to implement laparoscopic colorectal surgery across Serbia. The programme aimed to accelerate training of established colorectal surgeons through a competency-based programme. This involved knowledge assessment, workshops, live operating, and competency-based assessment of unedited videos.

Transcultural adaptation and validation of the Serbian version of the colorectal-specific quality of life questionnaire FACT-C.

Objective: Transcultural adaptation and validation of the FACT-C questionnaire to Serbian language.

Methods: The study included 131 patients with colorectal cancer. Translation included standard forward and backward translation from original language to Serbian and back.

Is Colorectal Cancer Stage Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic?

Causing healthcare systems overload, COVID-19 pandemic has a huge influence on patients with colorectal cancer. The aim of our study was to assess the potential impact of COVID-19 on the stage of colorectal cancer. In our retrospective study, two groups of patients operated for colorectal cancer were analyzed at the Clinic for Surgery "Nikola Spasic", Zvezdara University Medical Center.