PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes between patients under 60 years of age and older patients over 80 years of age who underwent laparoscopic colorectal surgery with colorectal cancer. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 519 colorectal patients who underwent laparoscopic colorectal surgery for colorectal adenocarcinoma between January 2007 and December 2012 was collected...

Despite the wide spread use of laparoscopic techniques for malignant tumors, the oncological merits have not yet been fully determined. In this article, the author has reviewed reports of the therapeutic results of laparoscopically treated colorectal cancer and the literature for basic science experiments relating to CO2 pneumoperitoneum and the mechanisms of spread and metastasis of cancers. S...

BACKGROUND Postoperative ileus generates a high impact on morbidity, hospital stay, and costs. OBJECTIVE To study the efficiency and safety of chewing gum to decrease postoperative ileus in colorectal surgery. METHOD A randomized controlled trial was performed including 64 patients who underwent elective colorectal surgery with primary anastomosis in a tertiary referral center. Patients wer...

PURPOSE With rapid growth in the elderly population, the number of elderly cancer patients who should be offered life-prolonging radical surgery has been increasing. The aim of this report is to demonstrate the outcome of elective radical surgery for gastric or colorectal cancer patients 80 years of age or older, including the natural course of recovery of functional independence, in order to a...

INTRODUCTION Implementation of robotic technology in surgery is challenging in many ways. The aim of this study was to present the implementation process and results of the first two years of consecutive robot-assisted laparoscopic (RAL) colorectal procedures. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was a retrospective study of a consecutive, unselected patient population. All outcome parameters were ...

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is a non-aggressive slow-growing disease. Surgery is often considered for the management of metastases. Chemotherapeutical agents may offer tumor reduction but radical tumor remission can only be achieved by surgery. The aim of the present study was to show the evolution of patients with lung metastases from colorectal cancer, treated with surgery. PATIENTS AND ME...

INTRODUCTION Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are a nonsurgical option for treatment of malignant colorectal obstruction also as a bridge to surgery approach. The new nitinol conformable stent has improved clinical outcomes in these kinds of patients. We report a pilot experience with nitinol conformable SEMS placement as bridge to surgery treatment in patients with colorectal obstruction. ...

BACKGROUND/AIMS Hypnotics are used to treat perioperative sleep disorders. These drugs are associated with a higher risk of adverse effects among patients undergoing surgery. This study aims to quantify the use of hypnotics and factors influencing the administration of hypnotics in relation to colorectal cancer surgery. METHOD A retrospective cohort study of 1979 patients undergoing colorecta...