Publications by authors named "Mauricio Mendes de Albuquerque"
Background: Deep infiltrating colorectal endometriosis may severely affect the quality of life and fertility of patients. Although segmental resection is a therapeutic option that provides positive outcomes in the management of symptoms, its functional effects are still unproven.
Aim: Assess the late impact of the laparoscopic approach in treating deep infiltrating endometriosis with segmental colorectal resection.
Background: Few studies evaluated the association between nutritional disorders, quality of life and weight loss in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Aim: To identify nutritional changes in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and correlate them with weight loss, control of comorbidities and quality of life.
Method: A prospective cohort, analytical and descriptive study involving 59 patients undergoing bariatric surgery was done.
Background: Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment for colorectal cancer with curative intent.
Aim: To evaluate the postoperative results of laparoscopic and laparotomic colorectal resections for colorectal cancer.
Methods: A retrospective study of a series of 189 patients.