Prognostic importance of preoperative albumin-to-alkaline phosphatase ratio in colorectal cancer patients.

<b>Introduction:</b> Colorectal cancer (CRC) prognosis is typically determined based on clinical stage and histopathological findings, yet patients with the same stage and histological structure can exhibit varying survival outcomes. This highlights the need for additional prognostic biomarkers. Serum biomarkers are gaining increasing significance due to their affordability and accessibility.

Impact of pelvic floor muscle training on sphincter function and quality-of-life in patients who underwent low anterior resection: A comparative evaluation.

Objective: Our study aimed to determine the impact of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on sphincter function and overall well-being in patients who underwent low anterior resection (LAR) and diverting ileostomy due to rectal cancer. For this purpose, anal electromyography (aEMG), low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score, and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality-of-life questionnaires (EORTC-QLQ)-C30 (generic for cancer) and CR29 (specific to colorectal cancer) were used. The primary endpoint of our study is to determine the effect of PFMT on sphincter function by aEMG, the secondary endpoint is to evaluate the effect on quality-of-life using the LARS score, EORTC-QLQ-C30 and CR-29 questionnaires.

Comparative Analysis of Preoperative Ratio Based Markers in Predicting Postoperative Infectious Complications After Gastrectomy.

Aim: Postoperative infections (POIs) are associated with prolonged postoperative recovery, delayed adjuvant therapy, psychological problems, and poor long-term outcomes. The study aims to cross-compare the ratio-based preoperative parameters to predict POIs in patients with D2 gastrectomy for gastric cancer.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cohort and single-center study evaluated the data of 293 patients who underwent curative gastrectomy between January 2007 and November 2019 in a tertiary hospital in Istanbul.

Prognostic Factors in Operated T3-T4 Gastric Cancer.

Objective: To investigate the prognostic factors affecting survival in patients with a deep gastric wall invasion of T3-T4 advanced gastric cancer.

Study Design: Descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital, between November 2006 and December 2018.