Background Abdominoperineal excision of the rectum with a permanent end-sigmoid
colostomy was the classical operation for cancer of the distal third of the rectum. A number of …

Local recurrence rates of rectal cancer after anterior resection remain high, despite the
continued efforts of surgeons to devise preventive measures. Anastomotic recurrence, a …

INTRODUCTION: Intra-operative peritoneal lavage (IOPL) is widely practised but its benefits
are unclear. The frequency and pattern of its use amongst general surgeons is investigated …

PURPOSE Rectal stump washout has been recommended to prevent implantation of
exfoliated malignant cells in the anastomosis after anterior resection for rectal cancer. The …

Background Anastomotic leak (AL) is a major complication in colorectal surgery. It worsens
morbidity, mortality and oncological outcomes in colorectal cancer. Some evidence suggests …

Purpose Exfoliated malignant cells, present along staple lines of anastomosis, may be
responsible for anastomotic recurrence of colon cancer. We aimed to assess the impact of …

Background: Breast augmentation is among the most common procedures performed in the
United States. Though bacterial contamination of breast prostheses is associated with …

Povidone-iodine solution (Betadine (R)) has long been accepted as an effective topical
broad spectrum antiseptic, disinfectant, and tumoricidal agent. In colorectal operations, this …

Background Rectal washout can prevent local recurrence after anterior resection of rectal
cancer. Few studies have focused particularly on the association between irrigation fluids …

Background Restorative proctocolectomy with ileopouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the
treatment of choice for intractable or complicated ulcerative colitis (UC). Elderly patients …