Does one-stitch method of temporary ileostomy affect the stoma-related complications after laparoscopic low anterior resection in rectal cancer patients?

Purpose: This current study attempted to investigate whether one-stitch method (OM) of temporary ileostomy influenced the stoma-related complications after laparoscopic low anterior resection (LLAR).

Methods: We searched for eligible studies in four databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and CNKI from inception to July 20, 2023. Both surgical outcomes and stoma-related complications were compared between the OM group and the traditional method (TM) group.

The effect of lymph node ratio on the surgical outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer.

The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of lymph node ratio (LNR) on the short-term and long-term outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who underwent radical CRC surgery. We retrospectively collected CRC patients who underwent radical surgery from Jan 2011 to Jan 2020 in a single-center hospital. The patients were divided into the high LNR group and the low group according to the median.

Is recovery enhancement after gastric cancer surgery really a safe approach for elderly patients?

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the safety of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in elderly patients with gastric cancer (GC).

Aim: To evaluate the safety of ERAS in elderly patients with GC.

Methods: The PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were used to search for eligible studies from inception to April 1, 2023.

Predictive value of red blood cell distribution width and hematocrit for short-term outcomes and prognosis in colorectal cancer patients undergoing radical surgery.

Background: Previous studies have reported that low hematocrit levels indicate poor survival in patients with ovarian cancer and cervical cancer, the prognostic value of hematocrit for colorectal cancer (CRC) patients has not been determined. The prognostic value of red blood cell distribution width (RDW) for CRC patients was controversial.

Aim: To investigate the impact of RDW and hematocrit on the short-term outcomes and long-term prognosis of CRC patients who underwent radical surgery.

Early postoperative complications after transverse colostomy closure, a retrospective study.

Background: Ostomy is a common surgery usually performed to protect patients from clinical symptoms caused by distal anastomotic leakage after colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery and perforation or to relieve intestinal obstruction.

Aim: To analyze the complications after transverse colostomy closure.

Methods: Patients who underwent transverse colostomy closure from Jan 2015 to Jan 2022 were retrospectively enrolled in a single clinical center.

Single-port laparoscopic appendectomy using new surgical procedure versus conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy.

The aim of this study was to compare the clinic outcomes between new single-port laparoscopic appendectomy (NSLA) and conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy (CTLA) for patients with acute appendicitis. Patients who were diagnosed with acute appendicitis and underwent appendectomy were retrospectively collected from a single clinical center from September 2021 to June 2023. Baseline characteristics, surgical information, and postoperative information were compared between the NSLA group and the CTLA group.

Colonoscopy plays an important role in detecting colorectal neoplasms in patients with gastric neoplasms.

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) are the fifth and third most common cancer worldwide, respectively. Nowadays, GC is reported to have a potential predictive value for CRC, especially for advanced CRC.

Aim: To evaluate the necessity of colonoscopy for gastric neoplasm (GN) patients.

Remission of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease After Radical Surgery in Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between remission of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and radical surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. From January 2014 to December 2021, data of patients with concurrent CRC and NAFLD who underwent radical surgery in a single-center hospital were retrospectively collected. NAFLD was defined as a mean computed tomography (CT) liver attenuation value of <40 Hounsfield units (HUs).

Effect of intraoperative blood loss on postoperative complications and prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer: A meta‑analysis.

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether the amount of intraoperative blood loss (IBL) affects the complications and prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). The PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library databases were used to search for eligible studies from inception to November 30, 2020. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (Cls) were pooled up.

Quality and educational content of Douyin and TikTok short videos on early screening of rectal cancer.

Background And Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the quality and content of videos on Douyin and TikTok for their educational role on early screening of rectal cancer (RC).

Methods: We conducted a search for videos related to RC on the Douyin and TikTok applications on 20 April 2023. The search was conducted in Chinese on Douyin and in English and Japanese on TikTok.

A comparative study on laparoscopic and open surgical approaches for perforated peptic ulcer repair: efficacy and outcomes analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic and open sutures for peptic ulcer perforation (PPU).

Materials And Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for eligible studies from inception to March 31, 2023. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (Cl) were also calculated.

Hyperuricemia remission after colorectal cancer surgery for colorectal cancer patients.

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) combined with hyperuricemia remitted 1 year after CRC surgery. CRC patients combined with hyperuricemia who underwent radical surgery were included from a single clinical center from Jan 2016 to Dec 2021. Baseline characteristics was compared between the remission group and the non-remission group.

The Use of Metformin and Postoperative Insulin Pump Were Predictive Factors for Outcomes of Diabetic Colorectal Cancer Patients after Surgery.

Purpose: This present study aims to explore the influence of metformin and postoperative insulin pump use on colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who received surgery in terms of short-term and long-term outcomes.

Methods: 613 CRC patients who had comorbid T2DM and received surgery at a single clinical center from Jan, 2011 to Dec, 2021 were included in this study. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to find predictive factors for overall complications and major complications.

The Effect of Liver Cirrhosis on Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of liver cirrhosis (LC) on postoperative complications and long-term outcomes in patients who underwent cardiac surgery. Three databases, including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, were searched on July 24, 2022. A total of 1,535,129 patients were enrolled in the seven included studies for analysis.

Comparison of endoscopic submucosal dissection versus surgery for early gastric cancer in the elderly: a pooled analysis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate whether there was a difference in overall survival (OS) between elderly patients with early gastric cancer (EGC) who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and those who underwent surgery.

Methods: Four databases including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and CKNI were searched on March 20, 2023. The characteristics of the studies and the baseline information of the patients, including their medical histories, postoperative data, and prognoses, were recorded.

The aortic calcification is a risk factor for colorectal anastomotic leakage.

Purpose: The current pooling up analysis aimed to evaluate whether aortic calcification (AC) was a potential risk factor for anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery.

Methods: In this study, we searched studies in three databases including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library on April 20, 2022. In order to investigate the association between AC and AL, the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of AC were pooled up.

The Effect of Surgical Approach on Clinical Outcomes in 535 Patients with Remnant Gastric Cancer.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) and open gastrectomy (OG) on clinical outcomes in patients with remnant gastric cancer (RGC). The databases of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were used to search for eligible studies from inception to April 1st, 2023. Hazard ratios (HRs), mean difference (MD), odds ratios (OR), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled up to analyze.

Impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on short-term and long-term outcomes of stage iv colorectal cancer patients after primary surgery: a propensity score matching analysis.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the influence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC) patients performed primary surgery in terms of short-term and long-term outcomes.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with stage IV CRC and received primary CRC surgery at a single clinical center from Jan, 2013 to Jan, 2020 were included in this study. Baseline characteristics, short-term and long-term outcomes were compared between the T2DM group and the Non-T2DM group.

The risk of postoperative complications is higher in stage I-III colorectal cancer patients with previous abdominal surgery: a propensity score matching analysis.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate whether previous abdominal surgery (PAS) affected stage I-III colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who underwent radical resection.

Methods: Stage I-III CRC patients who received surgery at a single clinical center from Jan 2014 to Dec 2022 were retrospectively included in this study. Baseline characteristics and short-term outcomes were compared between the PAS group and the non-PAS group.

The Effect of Bilirubin on Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Ten-Year Volume Single-Center Retrospective Study.

The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of bilirubin on the outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients who underwent radical CRC surgery. The levels of serum bilirubin, including total bilirubin (TBil), direct bilirubin (DBil) and indirect bilirubin (IBil), were divided into higher groups and lower groups according to the median. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to analyze the independent predictors for overall complications and major complications.

Risk Factors for Radical Rectal Cancer Surgery with a Temporary Stoma Becoming a Permanent Stoma: A Pooling Up Analysis.

The aim of this study was to find out the potential risk factors for the formation of a permanent stoma (PS) for rectal cancer patients with a temporary stoma (TS) after surgery. PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for eligible studies until November 14, 2022. The patients were divided into the PS group and the TS group.

Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery is a safe and effective pathway for older patients: a pooling up analysis.

Purpose: The current study aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of Enhanced Recovery after surgery (ERAS) in older patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Methods: Three databases including PubMed, Embase, Medline, and the Cochrane Library were used for searching eligible studies on Jun 8,2022. To evaluate the effect of ERAS, we focused on the short-term outcomes including postoperative complications and recovery.

Do colorectal cancer patients with a postoperative stoma have sexual problems? A pooling up analysis of 2566 patients.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the stoma on sexual function in colorectal cancer patients.

Methods: Search strategy was conducted in four databases including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Medline on Nov 20, 2022. After that, the quality of eligible studies was assessed by the Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS) and the Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ).