Background The fragility index (FI) is defined as the minimum number of patients or subjects
needed to switch experimental groups for statistical significance to be lost in a randomized …

Stepped wedge designs are an increasingly popular variant of longitudinal cluster
randomized trial designs, and roll out interventions across clusters in a randomized, but step …

Background Large-scale quality improvement interventions demand robust trial designs with
flexibility for delivery in different contexts, particularly during a pandemic. We describe …

The aim of the study was to investigate whether the COVID-19 pandemic and related
measures had an influence on colorectal cancer (CRC) presentation, management, and …

Background: Anastomotic leak affects 8 per cent of patients after right colectomy with a 10-
fold increased risk of postoperative death. The EAGLE study aimed to develop and test …

Aim Faecal incontinence (FI) is a common problem, affecting about 9% of Western
populations. However, only a few patients seek consultation and the number of such …

Background Anastomotic leak affects 8 per cent of patients after right colectomy with a 10-
fold increased risk of postoperative death. The EAGLE study aimed to develop and test …

The focus of the 2022 European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) annual campaign was
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in surgery. The ESCP “Operation Equal Access” …

Social media has completely transformed communication among surgeons. Although we
have learned a lot, we still have many challenges to resolve with these tools. Nevertheless …

Aim Robotic right hemicolectomy is gaining in popularity due to the recognized technical
benefits associated with the robotic platform. However, there is a lack of standardization …