Introduction Current risk stratification tools for patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) rely on
final surgical pathology but may be improved with the addition of novel serum biomarkers. …

Aim The objective of the study was to evaluate the association between the neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte
ratio ( NLR ) and the occurrence of perioperative complications in patients …

Background With greater transparency in health system reporting and increased reliance on
patient-centred outcomes, patient satisfaction has become a priority in delivering quality …

Background Robotic surgery has gained popularity in surgical oncology. Rectal cancer
surgery, known to be technically challenging, may benefit from robotics in achieving better …

Purpose The primary objective of this study was to identify Ontario family physicians’
knowledge and perceptions of bariatric surgery. Methods The study population included all …

Background Recent findings have shown that the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is
prognostic for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). The platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) …

Background Robotic surgery has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional
laparoscopy. Robotic surgery addresses many of the technical and ergonomic limitations of …

Background The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker that reflects systemic
inflammation and organ dysfunction. Its use as a prognostic marker to predict complications …

… Cleghorn, MSc, Sanjeev Sockalingam, MD, and Fayez A. Quereshy, … Cleghorn and F.
Quereshy also analyzed. D. … Cleghorn wrote the article, which all authors reviewed and approved …

Background Increasing rates of obesity have led to growing demand for bariatric surgery.
This has implications for wait times, particularly in publicly funded programs. This study …