A Retrospective Analysis of Emergency Versus Elective Surgical Outcomes in Colon Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Study.

Emergency surgical interventions for colon cancer are often associated with poorer outcomes compared to elective surgeries due to the advanced state of the disease and the urgency of intervention. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the management of emergency management of colon cancer and to evaluate differences in patient outcomes. Conducted at a single surgical emergency center, the study analyzed 182 cases, focusing on demographics, tumor characteristics, surgical methods and patient outcomes.

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Laparoscopic versus Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Colon Cancer: Efficacy, Safety, and Outcomes-A Focus on Studies from 2020-2024.

Background: Minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of colon cancer has significantly advanced over the years. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the operative outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of colon cancer, focusing on operative time, hospital stay, conversion rates, anastomotic leak rates, and total number lymph node harvested.

Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic search across four databases up to January 2024, registering our protocol with PROSPERO (CRD42024513326).

Exploring the Potential of Oral Microbiome Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis: A Systematic Review.

There is growing evidence indicating that the oral microbiota, specifically certain periodontopathogens such as , may play a role in the development of colorectal cancer and that it could potentially be used as a biomarker for diagnosing colorectal cancer (CRC). The question beneath this systematic review is whether the development or progression of colorectal cancer can be attributed to the presence of certain oral bacteria, which could be used for discovering non-invasive biomarkers for CRC. This review aims to give an overview of the actual status of published studies regarding the oral pathogens related to colorectal cancer and assess the effectiveness of the oral microbiome derived biomarkers.