Early versus late reversal of diverting loop ileostomy in rectal cancer surgery: a multicentre randomized controlled trial.

Diverting loop ileostomy has become routine in low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. The optimal time for stoma reversal is controversial. The aim of the present study was to compare the results after planned early (within 8-12 days) versus late (> 3 months) stoma reversal.

A nationwide comparison of short-term outcomes after transanal, open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted total mesorectal excision.

Aim: Laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery has several limitations. Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) can potentially overcome these limitations. The aim of this study was to compare the rates of non-radical surgery and anastomotic leakage after TaTME, open TME (OpTME), laparoscopic TME (LaTME) and robotic TME (RoTME) procedures in a nationwide cohort.

Transanal total mesorectal excision: the Slagelse experience 2013-2019.

Objective: To describe outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) 5 years from implementation at a large-volume colorectal unit, including local recurrence, distant metastasis, and survival.

Background: Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is a relatively new procedure for mid- and low-rectal cancer, with well-documented safety and feasibility. However, data on long-term results are limited.

Quality of Life After Surgery for Rectal Cancer: a Comparison of Functional Outcomes After Transanal and Laparoscopic Approaches.

Background: The aim in rectal cancer surgery is to cure with minimal impact on the quality of life. Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) seems to be a safe and feasible alternative to laparoscopic TME (LaTME). However, limited data are available on the functional outcomes after TaTME.

[Rectal foreign bodies].

Rectal foreign bodies are not uncommon as previously thought and should be recognised as a potentially serious condition. The diagnosis is often delayed due to patient embarrassment and reluctance to seek medical help, which may increase the likelihood of complications. Clinicians should be aware of this condition, as it may be a manifestation of underlying psychiatric conditions, drug trafficking or due to sexual assault.

Effect of transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: comparison of short-term outcomes with laparoscopic and open surgeries.

Objective: To compare short-term results of total mesorectal excision (TME) for mid and low rectal cancer, achieved by transanal (TaTME), laparoscopic (LaTME), and open (OpTME) approaches.

Background: The impact of TaTME on the surgical treatment of mid and low rectal cancer has yet to be clarified.

Methods: This is a case-matched study, based on data from a prospectively maintained database of patients who underwent TaTME from May 2015 to March 2017, and a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent LaTME and OpTME in the previous period.

[Surgical treatment of mid- and low rectal cancer].

Total mesorectal excision (TME) is standard treatment of mid- and low rectal cancer and has evolved with minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic TME has proven to be technically challenging, and recent randomized controlled studies fail to prove it oncologically superior to open TME. Robotic-assisted TME may overcome the technical difficulties and shows comparable oncological results, yet it is associated with significant additional costs.

[Synchronous sigmoideum- and caecum volvulus].

This case presents a synchronous sigmoid- and caecum volvulus in a 69-year old man with Parkinson's disease, hypertension and previous history of colonic volvulus. On admission the patient had abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and constipation. The CT scan showed a sigmoid volvulus with a dilated caecum.

Transanal total mesorectal excision--a systematic review.

Introduction: Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard surgical treatment for mid and low rectal cancer. The procedure is performed by open, laparoscopic or robotic approaches. Transanal TME (TaTME) is a new procedure that potentially solves some difficulties in the pelvic part of the dissection.

Management of anal fistula by ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract - a systematic review.

Introduction: Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is a sphincter-preserving procedure for treatment of anal fistulas described in 2007 by Rojanasakul et al. Several studies have since then assessed the procedure with varied results. This review assesses the relevant literature on this topic.