Results One hundred sixty-one consecutive patients were studied, 80 patients in group 1 (34
maies and 46 females, mean age 51 years [range 16–82 years]), and 81 patients in group …

The application of laparoscopic techniques for curative resection of colorectal cancer is
controversial, owing to reports of cancer recurrence at the port-site wounds. Despite research …

Fecal incontinence is a debilitating problem facing∼ 2.2% of the US general population over
65 years of age. Etiologic factors include traumatic, neurologic, congenital, and iatrogenic. …

Background: Resection of diverticular disease may be quite challenging; the acute inflammatory
process, thick sigmoid mesentery, and any associated fistula or abscess can make this …

Background The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of laparoscopic colorectal surgery
in obese patients and compare it to that of a nonobese group of patients who underwent …

Background: The aim of this study was to review our experience with gracilis muscle
interposition for complex perineal fistulas. Material and Methods: A retrospective review of all …

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of surgery-associated variables on
recurrence rates after sigmoid resection for diverticulitis. METHODS: Patients who underwent …

The utility of antibiotic and mechanical preparation for colorectal surgery is controversial,
and numerous different regimens are used. The aim of this study was to detect trends in …

AIM: The aim of this study was to compare the cleansing ability, patient compliance, and safety
of two oral solutions for elective colorectal surgery. METHODS: All eligible patients were …

PURPOSE: This study was designed to analyze the efficacy of the Cook Surgisis® AFP™
anal fistula plug for the management of complex anal fistulas. METHODS: This was a …