Postoperative ileus (POI) is a major focus of concern for surgeons because it increases
duration of hospitalization, cost of care, and postoperative morbidity. The definition of POI is …

AIM: To review current applications of the laparoscopic surgery while highlighting the
standard procedures across different fields. METHODS: A comprehensive search was …

Aim The goal of this European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) guideline project is to give
an overview of the existing evidence on the management of diverticular disease, primarily as …

Diseases of the Colon &ReCtum Volume 57: 3 (2014) 285 the diagnosis of acute
diverticulitis can often be made following a focused history and physical examination …

The statements produced by the Consensus Conference on Diverticular Disease promoted
by GRIMAD (Gruppo Italiano Malattia Diverticolare, Italian Group on Diverticular Diseases) …

Background: The incidence of acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis (ACD) is increasing in the
Western world. To improve the quality of patient care, a guideline for diagnosis and …

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are the most common non-cancerous pathology of the
colon. It has traditionally been considered a disease of the elderly and associated with …

DANISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 2 population–rising from 59 per 100,000 per year to 71 per
100,000 per year from 1998 to 2005 (15). Diverticulitis is inflammation of a diverticulum …

Importance Diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon is an increasingly common disease. Patterns of
care and management guidelines have significantly evolved in recent years. Objectives To …

Objective: The aim of this study was to review musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevalence
among surgeons performing minimally invasive surgery. Background: Advancements in …