Techniques in Coloproctology

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What is the real morbidity after emergency colectomy for Crohn’s disease? A propensity score matched study	50
Short-term clinical and manometric outcomes of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence: a large single-centre series	39
From prediction to clinical action in colorectal surgery: rethinking DLNN use for postoperative risk	32
Rules are made to be broken	32
Robotic left colectomy and intracorporeal overlap anastomosis for descending-sigmoid cancer with da Vinci Xi® robotic platform—a video vignette	29
Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy in the oldest old is safe: the race is run	29
Bilateral posterior tibial nerve stimulation as a neuromodulation strategy for obstructed defecation: a randomized controlled trial	27
Stoma associated complications after diverting loop ileostomy, end ileostomy or split stoma formation after right sided colectomy—a retrospective cohort study (StoComSplit Analysis)	27
Efficacy and safety of office-based procedures for hemorrhoidal disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease	26
Endocuff-assisted versus standard colonoscopy for improving adenoma detection rate: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	25
Carbon footprint of common procedures in inflammatory bowel disease	25
Diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative pelvic autonomic nerve monitoring during rectal surgery: a systematic review	25
Preventative strategies for low anterior resection syndrome	24
To cut or not to cut? Extended mesenteric excision during intestinal resection does not impact the postoperative recurrence nor the postoperative complications in Crohn’s disease: a systematic review	22
Systematic review of the management options available for low anterior resection syndrome (LARS)	21
Screening for precancerous anal lesions linked to human papillomaviruses: French recommendations for clinical practice	20
Efficacy and safety of freshly collected autologous adipose tissue for complex anal fistulas in non-IBD patients: a prospective cohort study	20
Impact of sentinel pile on botulinum toxin treatment of chronic anal fissure: A comparative study	20
Robotic resection of presacral tumors	19
The impact of plasma-rich platelet injection to perianal sphincters on incontinence and quality of life in patients with rectal cancer after low anterior or intersphincteric resection: a prospective c	19
Initial experience with intraoperative testing and repair of colorectal anastomosis using a TAMIS approach after a positive leak test	19
Correction: Techniques in coloproctology—controversies in coloproctology: resection rectopexy is an underutilised procedure in the management of both symptomatic high-grade internal and external recta	18
3D-reconstruction printed models and virtual reality improve teaching in oncological colorectal surgery	18
A step-by-step guide to ileoanal J-pouch MRI interpretation	17
Multimode ultrasound imaging of an anal canal gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST)	17

Inflammatory biomarker signatures in post-surgical drain fluid may detect anastomotic leaks within 48 hours of colorectal resection	17
Injection of freshly collected autologous adipose tissue in complicated pilonidal disease: a prospective pilot study	16
Anal trauma caused by bull-horn injury	16
Robotic ileocolic bypass with diverting loop ileostomy	16
Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) right hemicolectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis for cecal cancer	15
Validation of a 3D-printed model of cryptoglandular perianal fistulas	15
Rethinking risk in Crohn’s surgery: age at onset fails to predict surgical outcomes after ileocecal resection, insights from a tertiary referral center	15
Safety outcomes of mucomuscular closure versus conventional clip closure in ESD of large (> 15 mm) nonpedunculated colorectal polyps (LNPCPs)	15
Reconstruction of the pelvic floor and perineal wound after extralevator abdominoperineal resection of the rectum	14
How do you close the rectal wall defect after TAMIS local excision? A video vignette on different closing methods	14
Aesthetic benefit of single-port laparoscopic ileo-caecal resection for Crohn’s disease: a comparative study	14
An updated evaluation of the implementation of the sigmoid take-off landmark 1 year after the official introduction in the Netherlands	14
Anal incontinence: encirclement with a new medical device	14
Safety, feasibility, and short-term-outcome of anal endoscopic submucosal dissection for anal intraepithelial neoplasia: an option for focal lesions?	14
Feasibility and safety of biologic OviTex mesh in ventral mesh rectopexy: a prospective pilot study	13
Surgical treatment trends and outcomes for anal fistula: fistulotomy is still accurate and safe. Results from a nationwide observational study	13
Robotic total pelvic exenteration using a transanal-first approach for locally advanced rectal cancer occupying the pelvis: a video vignette	13
Sclerotherapy for hemorrhoidal disease: systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Outcomes of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy versus trans-vaginal repair in management of anterior rectocele, a randomized controlled trial	12
Early detection and correction of preoperative anemia in patients undergoing colorectal surgery—a prospective study	12
First worldwide comparison of right hemicolectomy for colon cancer using vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (VNOTES) versus transvaginal natural orifice specimen extraction surger	12
Docking optimization for right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolon excision (CME) with HUGO™ robotic system: the “Gemelli configuration”	12
Treatment of enterocutaneous fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
The value of honey dressings in pilonidal cyst healing: a prospective randomized single-center trial	11
A duodenal approach for laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision (CME) plus central vascular ligation or extended lymphadenectomy (CVL/D3) in right‑sided colon cancer (with video)	11
Mid- and long-term functional outcomes of advancement flap for cryptoglandular perianal fistulas	11
Reply to “Comments on ‘Laparoscopic fixation of volvulus by extra-peritonealization—a case series’”	11
Treatment of both rectovaginal fistula and anal stricture with single skin flap	11
Fluorescence perfusion assessment of vascular ligation during ileal pouch-anal anastomosis	11
High tie sigmoidectomy syndrome	11
Functional outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME): a random forest analysis to predict patients’ outcomes	10
Mistrust and misinformation in a colorectal cancer care: rebuilding credibility in the digital age	10
Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy in the elderly population: still an open race?	10
Benefit of laparoscopic two-team transanal beyond total mesorectal excision for advanced and recurrent rectal cancer with invasion: a retrospective study compared with conventional laparoscopic approa	10
Failure rates and complications of four sphincter-sparing techniques for the treatment of fistula-in-ano: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	10
Seamless solely medially approached robotic right hemicolectomy utilizing the double bipolar method excluding patient repositioning and instrument exchange	10
Can we achieve even better outcomes with prophylactic intravenous antibiotics in gastrointestinal surgery?	10
Quality of life before and after redo IPAA: does pouch salvage improve quality of life?	10
Comparison of proactive and conventional treatment of anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer surgery: a multicentre retrospective cohort series	10
Feasibility and usefulness of the elongation of ileocolic pedicle with extended ileal resection on secure anastomosis after laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy: a retrospective observational stud	10
Domains of four-step technique training program for laparoscopic colorectal surgery	10
Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin injection in the management of chronic symptomatic anal fissure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	10
Robotic approach for locally advanced rectal cancer: stepwise demonstration of operative strategy	10
Outcomes of endoscopic full thickness resection in the colon rectum at an Italian tertiary center	10
Long-term outcomes of a bioactive matrix enriched with an autologous platelet concentrate for the treatment of complex anal fistulae	10
Analysis of factors that indicated surgery in 400 patients submitted to a complete diagnostic workup for obstructed defecation syndrome and rectal prolapse using a supervised machine learning algorith	9
Endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection vs conventional endoscopic submucosal dissection for large colorectal neoplasms: a single-centre retrospective study	9
A comparison of surgical techniques for perineal wound closure following perineal excision: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	9
Clinicopathological features and prognosis of patients with colorectal Mucinous adenocarcinoma mixed with other pathological components: a nationwide retrospective study in China	9
Preoperative predictors of success after transvaginal rectocoele repair	9

Rectal perforation after laser hemorrhoidoplasty: a case report	9
Safe discharge on the second postoperative day after major colorectal surgery: a decision-making strategy based on quantitative serological data	9
Multiple consecutive sphincter-preserving procedures improve overall healing outcomes in transsphincteric fistulae: a prospective cohort study of 101 patients	9
Transperineal approach alone as minimally invasive surgery for pelvic recurrence of rectal cancer after abdominoperineal resection	9
Using a modified Delphi process to explore international surgeon-reported benefits of robotic-assisted surgery to perform abdominal rectopexy	9
Outcomes of gracilis muscle interposition for rectourethral fistulas caused by treatment of prostate cancer	9
Partial Delorme procedure for the management of recurrent isolated posterior wall prolapse after robotic ventral mesh rectopexy for rectal prolapse	9
When is neoadjuvant chemotherapy indicated in rectal neuroendocrine tumors? An analysis of the National Cancer Database	8
Through-the-scope tack application for defect closure following endoscopic submucosal dissection	8
What is the best surgical option after failure of graciloplasty in patients with recurrent rectovaginal fistula? A study of 19 consecutive patients	8
Reliability of low-field upright MRI-based assessment of the polypropylene mesh after sacrocolporectopexy	8
Correction to: Is percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) effective for fecal incontinence (FI) in adults compared with sham electrical stimulation? A meta‑analysis	8
Efficacy of crystallized and liquid form phenol application in pilonidal sinus disease: a single-center retrospective study	8
Introducing an innovative surgical technique: gluteal turnover flap for posterior vaginal wall reconstruction: a case series	8
The economic impact of anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery: a systematic review	8
Limitations of the Goligher classification in randomized trials for hemorrhoidal disease: a qualitative systematic review of selection criteria	8
Comparison of anal function and quality of life after conformal sphincter preservation operation and intersphincteric resection of very low rectal cancer: a multicenter, retrospective, case–control an	8
The “Hands” teaching method applied to the anatomy of the inferior mesenteric artery related to rectal cancer surgery	8
Laser interventions in coloproctology. A plea for standardized treatment protocols	8
Mechanical bowel preparation with or without oral antibiotics for rectal resection for cancer (REPCA trial): a study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial	8
CT scan for early diagnosis of anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery: is rectal contrast useful?	8
Adult allogenic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of rectovaginal fistulas in the setting of Crohn’s disease	8
Clinical efficacy and failure-related factors of the loose-seton procedure combined with transanal opening of the intersphincteric space technique (LoSet-TROPlS) in the treatment of complex anal fistu	7
Vascular-oriented D3 lymph node dissection with left colic artery preservation for distal sigmoid colon cancer: a variety of techniques	7
Current practice and innovations in diagnosing perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease (pfCD): a narrative review	7
Correction: Consensus‑driven protocol for transanal irrigation in patients with low anterior resection syndrome and functional constipation	7
Comparing keystone and Limberg flaps for pilonidal sinus: Does flap choice influence patient satisfaction?	7
Epidemiology, oncologic results and risk stratification model for metachronous peritoneal metastases after surgery for pT4 colon cancers: results from an observational retrospective multicentre long-t	7
Comparing the efficacy of mannitol and polyethylene glycol in treating patients with poor bowel preparation: a randomized controlled clinical study	7
The impact of preoperative stoma education on postoperative outcomes for patients with new stomas after colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Reduced-port laparoscopic right colonic resection with D3 lymph node dissection and transvaginal specimen extraction (NOSES VIIIa) for right colon cancer: clinical features	7
Strictureplasty may lead to increased preference in the surgical management of Crohn’s disease: a case-matched study	7
Fissurectomy versus lateral internal sphincterotomy in the treatment of chronic anal fissures: no advantages in terms of post-operative incontinence	7
Needles for healing: stem cells, platelet-enriched plasma, and fat injection in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease	7
Comparing answers of ChatGPT and Google Gemini to common questions on benign anal conditions	7
The perfect ileal pouch–anal anastomosis	7
Laparoscopic left colectomy with complete mesocolic excision and central vascular ligation (video)	7
A short- and long-term follow-up study of intersphincteric NASHA Dx implants for fecal incontinence	6
Usefulness of the one-step technique in functional end-to-end anastomosis for colonic surgery: results of a prospective multicentre cohort study from the Japanese KYCC group	6
Therapy and long-term outcomes of acute anal fissure: a high-volume referral centre experience with 623 patients	6
The seagull excision technique for pilonidal sinus disease	6
Radiomics prediction of surgery in ulcerative colitis refractory to medical treatment	6
Comment on “Long-term incontinence rates after traditional lateral internal sphincterotomy: a 5-year retrospective analysis from a high-volume tertiary referral center for proctologic disorders”	6
Propensity score-matched analysis of risk factors for prolonged postoperative ileus after TME in rectal cancer	6
Peri-operative, oncological and functional outcomes of robotic versus transanal total mesorectal excision in patients with rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Bowel seromuscular flaps used to repair pelvic defects in patients undergoing reoperative surgery	6
Impact of D3 lymph node dissection on short-term and long-term outcomes in elderly patients with colon cancer	6
Feasibility of transperineal minimal invasive surgery when performing sacrectomy for advanced primary and recurrent pelvic malignancies	6
A novel sphincter-sparing procedure for seton removal in complex perianal fistulas: the FiLaFlap technique	6
Comment on Ecker et al., Techniques in Coloproctology 27:339–342, 2023	6
Sinus laser therapy versus Karydakis flap procedure in the management of pilonidal sinus disease: a comparative analysis of intraoperative parameters and postoperative outcome	6
Short-term outcomes of vessel-oriented D2 and D3 lymph node dissection for sigmoid colon cancer	6
The clinical effect and oncological results of preserving inferior mesenteric artery during laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision for patients with descending colon cancer: a propensity score-match	6
Surgical anatomy of lateral lymph node dissection: landmarks and areas of dissection in minimally invasive surgery	6
Transanal advancement flap in a female patient with anterior transsphincteric anal fistula: a video vignette	6
Management of a complex case of Fournier’s gangrene in a female patient with ulcerative colitis	6
Sacral neuromodulation with ultra-low stimulation intensity is effective in faecal incontinence – results from a randomised study with a one-stage implant procedure	6
Semiflex-assisted vacuum therapy for perianal fistulas: the Semiflex pilot study	6
Full robotic total colectomy with a suprapubic approach: technical points	6
Laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer with extensive retroperitoneal lymph node dissection	6
Endoscopic treatment versus open excision for pediatric pilonidal disease: technical description of a modified (P)EPSiT approach using standard equipment and retrospective cohort study	6
Management of chronic anal fissures: should fissurectomy be performed with botulinum toxin injection?	6
First worldwide report of a right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision, central vascular ligation, and D3 lymphadenectomy using the Hugo™ RAS system	6
Surgical preference and outcomes in pilonidal sinus disease: a national multicenter study evaluating complications, recurrence, and quality of life (PISI TURKEY)	6
Risk factors for rectal perforation during presacral cyst removal: a comparison between transabdominal, perineal, and combined surgical approaches	6
Incidence of anastomotic leakage using powered circular staplers versus manual circular staplers for left colorectal anastomosis: a cost-effectiveness analysis	6
Regarding “Loss of seton in patients with complex anal fistula: a retrospective comparison of conventional knotted loose seton and knot‑free seton” by Verkade et al	6
Safety and feasibility of robotic surgery in geriatric patients with rectal cancer	5
Removal of the “dog-ear” during laparoscopic anterior resection with double stapling technique reduces the anastomotic leakage: a prospective cohort study	5
Evaluation and management of chronic anorectal and pelvic pain syndromes: Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) position statement	5
Transanal total mesorectal excision and delayed coloanal anastomosis without stoma for low rectal cancer	5
Conversion of Barnett continent reservoir to Kock reservoir: A 30-year retrospective study on surgical outcomes and long-term follow-up	5
How do you manage the peritoneal opening during TAMIS procedure?	5
Long-term oncological outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for right colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Abdominoperineal pull-through with delayed coloanal anastomosis for pelvic anastomotic failure—a systematic review	5
The role of the Rafaelo procedure in the management of hemorrhoidal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Use of telemedicine in the postoperative assessment of proctological patients: a case–control study	5
Robotic sigmoid colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis: IMV first approach—a video vignette	5
Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) in the treatment of rectal cancer: current practice and evolving approaches in India	5
The suspended ileal loop for difficult Hartmann’s reversal	5

Transanal ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis: a single-center comparative study	5
Efficacy of different surgical treatments for management of anal fistula: a network meta-analysis	5
Focusing on chylous ascites: a noteworthy complication after laparoscopic/robotic para-aortic lymphadenectomy in left-sided colorectal cancer in a high-volume single center	5
Biological therapy prior to repeat ileocolic resection in Crohn’s disease can reduce the postoperative complication rate	5
The impact of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative ileus following colorectal cancer surgery	5
Anal sphincter injury by bullfighting trauma	5
Complete mesocolic excision for right hemicolectomy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Open vs. laparoscopic vs. robotic pouch excision: unveiling the best approach for optimal outcomes	5
Beyond healing: rethinking traditional lateral internal sphincterotomy in the long term	5
Combined versus conventional approaches in laparoscopic radical right hemicolectomy: a retrospective analysis	5
Low workload for pelvic neuromonitoring supported by teleconsulting: technical considerations and feasibility	5
Does stage III rectal mucinous adenocarcinoma benefit from neoadjuvant chemoradiation?	5
Short- and long-term outcomes in ypT2 rectal cancer patients after neoadjuvant therapy and local excision: a multicentre observational study	5
Evaluating the risk factors for the development of benign disorders of defaecation: a surgical perspective	5
Does the management of anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer resection affect long-term oncological survival? A retrospective propensity score-adjusted cohort study	5
The H-anastomosis: a novel single-stapled solution to severe luminal size mismatch in stricturing small bowel Crohn’s disease	5
Development of a convolutional neural network for the endoscopic classification of pouchitis in patients after restorative proctocolectomy	5
Outcomes of graciloplasty in the treatment of fecal incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature	5
Left colectomy for diverticular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis comparing robotic and laparoscopic resections	4
Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement for malignant colonic obstruction in palliative patients: post-procedural morbidity and long-term outcomes	4
Clinical outcomes of laser hemorrhoidoplasty with feeding vessels suture ligation: a retrospective study in a single center	4
Infliximab serum concentrations and disease activity in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease: a cross-sectional study	4
Inflammation-based prognostic scores in geriatric patients with rectal cancer	4
Validation of the Turkish translation of the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score	4
Open versus robotic-assisted techniques for multivisceral pelvic resections of locally advanced or recurrent colorectal and anal cancers: short-term outcomes from a single centre	4
A proactive technique for reversal of Hartmann’s procedure: lifting the rectal stump to the abdominal wall	4
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of different surgical procedures for patients with hemorrhoids: a network meta-analysis	4
Evaluating the clinical use and safety of LumenEye in an outpatient colorectal clinic: a single-centre retrospective cohort study	4
Video vignette: incisional perineal hernia repair—perineal approach	4
Impact of imaging magnification on colorectal surgery: a matched analysis of a single tertiary center	4
Whither the coloproctologist of the future? Returning to the kindred spirit of the barber-surgeon	4
Deep remission improves the quality of life of patients with Crohn’s disease and anoperineal fistula treated with darvadstrocel: results of a French pilot study	4
Abstracts 8th Educational Colorectal Meeting	4
From evidence to practice: real-world insights into outpatient management of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis	4
Gracilis flap intervention for recurrent recto-neovaginal fistula post-sex-reassignment surgery	4
Classification of surgical causes of and approaches to the chronically failing ileoanal pouch	4
Short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open pelvic exenteration for locally advanced rectal cancer: a single-center propensity score matching analysis	4
A modified myotomy of the puborectalis for anismus	4
Superior rectal artery preservation to reduce anastomotic leak rates in familial adenomatous polyposis patients treated with total colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis	4
Interobserver agreement on landmark and flexure identification in colon capsule endoscopy	4
Treatment of recurrent rectal prolapse after a laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy	4
Protocol design for randomized clinical trial to compare underwater cold snare polypectomy to conventional cold snare polypectomy for non-pedunculated colon polyps of size 5–10 mm (COLDWATER study)	4
Short- and mid-term results of diode laser treatment in pilonidal sinus disease and the role of endoscopic camera use on outcomes	4
Correction: Deep remission improves the quality of life of patients with Crohn’s disease and anoperineal fistula treated with darvadstrocel: results of a French pilot study	4
Safe implementation of minimally invasive surgery in a specialized colorectal cancer unit	4
Splenic flexure mobilization for sigmoid colon cancer with da Vinci SP® surgical system: a video vignette	4
Risk factors and outcomes of renal insufficiency after colectomy for diverticulitis	4
A selective nerve-sparing procedure for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer with seminal vesicle infiltration (with video)	4
Five-year oncological outcomes after enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) compared to conventional care for colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort of 981 patients	4
Comparison of laparoscopic lateral suspension and high uterosacral ligament suspension for apical prolapse: a retrospective clinical study	4
Ghost anastomosis: a new option for coloanal anastomosis	4
A case of colon cancer combined with superior mesenteric vein resection and reconstruction	4
Fecal microbiota transplantation for patients with ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials	4