Same-Day Discharge After a Minimally Invasive Colectomy: A Successful Approach to Patient Selection.

Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been shown to decrease inpatient length of stay (LOS) and improve surgical outcomes in elective abdominal colorectal procedures. Discharging a patient home after a minimally invasive colectomy on the same calendar day is a multifactorial decision that takes into account the patient's decision and baseline condition, social factors, intraoperative findings, and postoperative recovery status. The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of same-day discharge (SDD) following minimally invasive colectomy within an ERAS protocol in a community hospital setting in Houston, Texas.

Liver Disease as a Potential Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer: A Community Hospital Experience.

Background: Liver disease (LD) is a common pathology worldwide. Many patients remain asymptomatic and undiagnosed. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent neoplasm and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.

Development of a novel technique for esophageal reconstruction via oral-vestibule-enteral anastomosis.

Background: Narrowing, trauma, tumors, and systemic diseases can cause esophageal dysfunction. Severe cases resist traditional surgery, leading to long-term gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes, affecting patients negatively. No established surgery ensures both airway and oral function with proper speech.

Myopia in schoolchildren in a rural community in the State of Mexico, Mexico.

Purpose: This study sought to determine the prevalence of myopia in schoolchildren of a rural population in Mexico.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 317 children between 6 and 12 years old. A complete refractive examination was performed, including static retinoscopy without cycloplegic agents.