Evaluation of Factors That Contribute to Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications Following Colorectal Cancer Surgeries at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major contributor to cancer-related mortality and morbidity due to its high prevalence. Surgery remains the curative option. Colorectal cancer patients come to our institute at an advanced stage due to the lack of adequate national screening programs in developing countries.

Robotic Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection: Description of A Technique.

Different surgical approaches have been reported in the management of lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPND) including open, laparoscopic and robotic. Since the introduction of Da Vinci robotic system in the early 2000s. It has been useful for more meticulous dissection of deep and narrow spaces and easier to gain access.