Colon and Rectal
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Diverticulitis recurs more with observation vs. elective resection
Observation, compared with elective resection, was associated with significantly increased recurrence rates in patients who had successfully...
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Racial disparities in colon cancer survival mainly driven by tumor stage at presentation
Key clinical point: Tumor stage at diagnosis had a greater effect on survival disparities between black and white patients with colon cancer than...
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Thromboprophylaxis efficacy similar before and after colorectal surgery
Lower extremity duplex scans should be performed prior to colorectal surgery, and anticoagulation should be tailored to the result, findings from...
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VIDEO: Anesthesia services during colonoscopy increase risk of near-term complications
Patients undergoing colonoscopy who opt for anesthesia services rather than standard sedation could be increasing their chances of experiencing...
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Late-week discharges to home after CRC surgery prone to readmission
Patients discharged home from the hospital on a Thursday after colorectal cancer surgery are more likely to be readmitted within 30 days than are...
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Elective CRC resections increase with universal insurance
Expanding access to health insurance for low- and moderate-income families has apparently improved colorectal cancer care in Massachusetts, and...
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TAMIS for rectal cancer holds its own vs. TEM
Transanal minimally invasive surgery for removal of rectal tumors achieved equal outcomes to transanal endoscopic microsurgery with measurable...
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Robotic colectomy takes longer, comparable results
Key clinical point: Robotic-assisted colectomy for straightforward resections involves longer operative times than laparoscopic surgery. Major...
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Early elective colon resection common in diverticulitis
A significant number of elective colon resections for uncomplicated diverticulitis are done in individuals who have experienced fewer than three...
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ERAS eliminated racial disparities in postop hospital stay
An enhanced recovery protocol after colorectal surgery all but eliminated differences in hospital stays between black and white patients.
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Pain scores point to hospital quality in colorectal surgery
Patient-reported pain scores may reflect broader features of a hospital’s surgical performance.