Colon and Rectal
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Enhanced recovery protocols after colectomy safely cut LOS
Enhanced recovery protocols for elective colectomy shortened length of stay (LOS) by more than a day and decreased complications without...
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TAP an alternative to epidural for colorectal surgery
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Patients receiving a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block had shorter hospital stays than those receiving epidurals in a...
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Regional differences in surgical outcomes could unfairly skew bundled payments
Regionally based Medicare bundled payments could disadvantage some hospitals.
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Comprehensive guidelines released for enhanced colorectal surgery recovery
The new guidance on colorectal surgery highlights patient education.
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VA cohort study: Individualize SSI prophylaxis based on patient factors
New combination against surgical site infections is associated with both benefits and harms.
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Multidisciplinary bundle drives drop in colorectal SSIs
NEW YORK – A community hospital with higher-than-average surgical site infection rates implemented a protocol that landed them an “exemplary”...
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Outcomes improved with ERAS pathway tailored to colorectal surgery
NEW YORK – Clinicians launched an enhanced recovery pathway after colorectal surgery at their hospital in an effort to decrease surgical site...
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Prior resections increase anastomotic leak risk in Crohn’s
SEATTLE – Patients with repeat resections have more anastomotic leaks, but why?
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Loop ileostomy tops colectomy for IBD rescue
SEATTLE – The diversion can buy time for the patient to heal and the colon to rest, perhaps avoiding colectomy.
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Statins might protect against rectal anastomotic leaks
SEATTLE – The debate continues with a new study on the impact of statins on postop sepsis and anastomotic leaks after colorectal surgery.
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Colonoscopy patients prefer propofol over fentanyl/midazolam
SEATTLE – Happier colonoscopies through propofol?