Background Adoption of the laparoscopic approach for colorectal cancer treatment has been
slow owing to initial case study results suggesting high recurrence rates at port sites. The …

Background The NOL index is based on multiparametric analysis of heart rate (HR), skin
conductance, wave plethysmography, and their time derivative. The aim of this study was to …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic
abdominoperineal resection and open abdominoperineal resection for cancer. METHODS: …

Background and Objectives Lymph node (LN) metastasis is one of the most significant
prognostic factor in colorectal cancer. In fact, therapeutic decisions are based on LN status. …

Colorectal cancer remains the top leading cancer worldwide. Accumulating evidence suggests
periodontal pathogens are involved in colorectal carcinogenesis, indicating the need for …

A cholecystoenteric fistula (CEF) is a rare complication of cholelithiasis with cholecystitis.
Cholecystocolonic fistulas (CCFs) account for 8–26.5% of all CEFs. CCFs can cause colonic …

Objective Quebec was the first Canadian province to implement a 16-hour workday
restriction. Our aim was to assess and compare Quebec’s surgical residents’ and professors’ …

Based on the hypothesis that low‐threshold calcium conductance in the thalamus might be
involved in the pathophysiology of parkinsonian tremor, ethosuximide was given chronically …

We described a new technique of orotracheal intubation in the rat. This technique is performed
under direct vision by transillumination to obtain a better view of the rat's small and distant …

Laparoscopy has become a part of the surgeon’s armamentarium in benign colorectal diseases.
Expected advantages include better cosmesis, shorter hospital stay and earlier return to …