Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has evolved over the past decade fueled by
advances in minimally invasive surgery. The technique aims to overcome the constraints …

Background It has been evident for a while that the result after resection for colon cancer
may not have been optimal. Several years ago, this was showed by some leading surgeons …

Importance Laparoscopic procedures are generally thought to have better outcomes than
open procedures. Because of anatomical constraints, laparoscopic rectal resection may not …

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the efficacy of laparoscopic rectal resection
(Lap) versus open laparotomy and rectal resection (Open) for rectal cancer on locoregional …

Circulating tumor cells (CTC) may be defined as tumor-or metastasis-derived cells that are
present in the bloodstream. The CTC pool in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients may include …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer‐related deaths worldwide.
As society ages, the number of elderly patients with CRC will increase. The percentage of …

Background and Aims Despite evidence that most nonmalignant colorectal polyps can be
managed endoscopically, a substantial proportion of patients with a nonmalignant colorectal …

Background The safety of laparoscopic surgery (LAP) in elderly patients with colorectal
cancer has not been demonstrated. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of …

Objective: To assess long-term outcomes with robotic versus laparoscopic/thoracoscopic
and open surgery for colorectal, urologic, endometrial, cervical, and thoracic cancers …

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