Anatomical framework for pre-operative planning of laparoscopic left-sided colorectal surgery: Potential relevance of the distance between the inferior mesenteric artery and inferior mesenteric vein.

Background: The medial-to-lateral approach is favored by most colorectal surgeons for laparoscopic retroperitoneal dissection and mobilisation of the left colon. The peritoneal access window, i.e.

Evaluation of the impact of Tacrolimus-based immunosuppression on Heidelberg liver transplant cohort (HDTACRO): Study protocol for an investigator initiated, non-interventional prospective study.

Background: Tacrolimus-based immunosuppression has resulted in enormous improvements on liver transplantation (LTx) outcomes. However, dose adjustment and medication adherence play a key role in post-transplant treatment success. The aim of the present study is to assess the trough levels and the need for adaptation of therapeutic doses in de novo LTx patients treated with Tacrolimus in the clinical routine, without any intervention to the treatment regimen.