Prehabilitation bundle can reduce incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications.

Introduction: Elective major colorectal surgery is still associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. Preoperative optimization can potentially reduce postoperative pulmonary complications, which significantly prolong recovery and increase the risk of mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the prehabilitation bundle on postoperative pulmonary complications.

Assessment of colorectal anastomosis perfusion with confocal laser endomicroscopy − an experimental study.

Introduction: Early diagnosis of complicated healing of colorectal anastomosis can increase the chance for salvage surgery and thus reduce overall morbidity. Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) enables in vivo assessment of tissue perfusion without disturbing its integrity. This experimental study evaluates the potential of CLE for postoperative monitoring of colorectal anastomosis.

Gallstone Ileus Post-cholecystectomy: A Case Review.

Gallstone ileus is an unusual cause of small bowel obstruction, in general, let alone after cholecystectomy. It occurs in patients with chronic calculous cholecystitis and gallstones who develop a cholecystoduodenal fistula over time. The diagnosis is made based on clinical presentation and examination findings and is confirmed with the use of radiological modalities, such as computed tomography (CT) scan, which has been proven to be the most sensitive investigation in diagnosis.

Periprocedural safety profile of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)-a retrospective analysis of adverse events according to two different classifications.

Background: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is nowadays a standard method for treatment of achalasia; nevertheless, it remains an invasive intervention with corresponding risk of adverse events (AEs). The classification and grading of AEs are still a matter of discussion. The aim of our retrospective study was to assess the occurrence of all "undesirable" events and "true" adverse events in patients undergoing POEM and to compare the outcomes when either Clavien-Dindo classification (CDC) or American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) lexicon classification applied.

Potential use of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease - a systematic review of the literature.

Introduction: The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease is increasing worldwide and, despite advances in conservative and surgical treatment, a significant proportion of patients do not achieve complete remission and have to undergo repeated surgical procedures. Stem cell therapy is a new alternative to immunomodulatory therapy.

Methods: We performed a systematic review of the literature dealing with the use of mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of IBD.