Techniques in Coloproctology

Article	Citations
Short-term clinical and manometric outcomes of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence: a large single-centre series	54
From prediction to clinical action in colorectal surgery: rethinking DLNN use for postoperative risk	44
Robotic left colectomy and intracorporeal overlap anastomosis for descending-sigmoid cancer with da Vinci Xi® robotic platform—a video vignette	33
Stoma associated complications after diverting loop ileostomy, end ileostomy or split stoma formation after right sided colectomy—a retrospective cohort study (StoComSplit Analysis)	32
Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy in the oldest old is safe: the race is run	32
Bilateral posterior tibial nerve stimulation as a neuromodulation strategy for obstructed defecation: a randomized controlled trial	31
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	30
Carbon footprint of common procedures in inflammatory bowel disease	30
Efficacy and safety of office-based procedures for hemorrhoidal disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease	28
Endocuff-assisted versus standard colonoscopy for improving adenoma detection rate: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	28
Robotic resection of presacral tumors	27
What is the real morbidity after emergency colectomy for Crohn’s disease? A propensity score matched study	26
Impact of sentinel pile on botulinum toxin treatment of chronic anal fissure: A comparative study	25
Screening for precancerous anal lesions linked to human papillomaviruses: French recommendations for clinical practice	24
Preventative strategies for low anterior resection syndrome	23
Efficacy and safety of freshly collected autologous adipose tissue for complex anal fistulas in non-IBD patients: a prospective cohort study	23
Systematic review of the management options available for low anterior resection syndrome (LARS)	22
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	22
Diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative pelvic autonomic nerve monitoring during rectal surgery: a systematic review	22
3D-reconstruction printed models and virtual reality improve teaching in oncological colorectal surgery	22
Multimode ultrasound imaging of an anal canal gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST)	21
Anal trauma caused by bull-horn injury	20
A step-by-step guide to ileoanal J-pouch MRI interpretation	20
Robotic ileocolic bypass with diverting loop ileostomy	19
Safety outcomes of mucomuscular closure versus conventional clip closure in ESD of large (> 15 mm) nonpedunculated colorectal polyps (LNPCPs)	19

Reconstruction of the pelvic floor and perineal wound after extralevator abdominoperineal resection of the rectum	18
Anal incontinence: encirclement with a new medical device	18
An updated evaluation of the implementation of the sigmoid take-off landmark 1 year after the official introduction in the Netherlands	18
How do you close the rectal wall defect after TAMIS local excision? A video vignette on different closing methods	17
Safety, feasibility, and short-term-outcome of anal endoscopic submucosal dissection for anal intraepithelial neoplasia: an option for focal lesions?	17
First worldwide comparison of right hemicolectomy for colon cancer using vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (VNOTES) versus transvaginal natural orifice specimen extraction surger	16
Inflammatory biomarker signatures in post-surgical drain fluid may detect anastomotic leaks within 48 hours of colorectal resection	16
Feasibility and safety of biologic OviTex mesh in ventral mesh rectopexy: a prospective pilot study	16
Rethinking risk in Crohn’s surgery: age at onset fails to predict surgical outcomes after ileocecal resection, insights from a tertiary referral center	16
Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) right hemicolectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis for cecal cancer	15
Aesthetic benefit of single-port laparoscopic ileo-caecal resection for Crohn’s disease: a comparative study	15
Validation of a 3D-printed model of cryptoglandular perianal fistulas	15
Outcomes of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy versus trans-vaginal repair in management of anterior rectocele, a randomized controlled trial	15
Surgical treatment trends and outcomes for anal fistula: fistulotomy is still accurate and safe. Results from a nationwide observational study	15
Negative-pressure wound therapy for perineal wound complications after abdominoperineal resection/extralevator APR: Systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Injection of freshly collected autologous adipose tissue in complicated pilonidal disease: a prospective pilot study	14
Robotic total pelvic exenteration using a transanal-first approach for locally advanced rectal cancer occupying the pelvis: a video vignette	14
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	14
Treatment of enterocutaneous fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Sclerotherapy for hemorrhoidal disease: systematic review and meta-analysis	14
High tie sigmoidectomy syndrome	13
Treatment of both rectovaginal fistula and anal stricture with single skin flap	13
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)	13
Fluorescence perfusion assessment of vascular ligation during ileal pouch-anal anastomosis	13
Mid- and long-term functional outcomes of advancement flap for cryptoglandular perianal fistulas	13
The value of honey dressings in pilonidal cyst healing: a prospective randomized single-center trial	13
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	12
Domains of four-step technique training program for laparoscopic colorectal surgery	12
Mistrust and misinformation in a colorectal cancer care: rebuilding credibility in the digital age	12
Seamless solely medially approached robotic right hemicolectomy utilizing the double bipolar method excluding patient repositioning and instrument exchange	12
Early detection and correction of preoperative anemia in patients undergoing colorectal surgery—a prospective study	12
Functional outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME): a random forest analysis to predict patients’ outcomes	12
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	11
Cap-assisted endoscopic sclerotherapy for bleeding-predominant grade III hemorrhoids: efficacy and risk factor analysis focusing on two dimensions of bleeding score	11
Feasibility and usefulness of the elongation of ileocolic pedicle with extended ileal resection on secure anastomosis after laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy: a retrospective observational stud	11
Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy in the elderly population: still an open race?	11
Docking optimization for right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolon excision (CME) with HUGO™ robotic system: the “Gemelli configuration”	11
Robotic approach for locally advanced rectal cancer: stepwise demonstration of operative strategy	11
Outcomes of endoscopic full thickness resection in the colon rectum at an Italian tertiary center	11
An algorithmic proposal for the treatment of pilonidal disease based on outcomes over a 30 year period	11
Can we achieve even better outcomes with prophylactic intravenous antibiotics in gastrointestinal surgery?	11
A comparison of surgical techniques for perineal wound closure following perineal excision: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	10
Safe discharge on the second postoperative day after major colorectal surgery: a decision-making strategy based on quantitative serological data	10
Transperineal approach alone as minimally invasive surgery for pelvic recurrence of rectal cancer after abdominoperineal resection	10
Preoperative predictors of success after transvaginal rectocoele repair	10
Partial Delorme procedure for the management of recurrent isolated posterior wall prolapse after robotic ventral mesh rectopexy for rectal prolapse	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
Outcomes of gracilis muscle interposition for rectourethral fistulas caused by treatment of prostate cancer	10
Quality of life before and after redo IPAA: does pouch salvage improve quality of life?	10
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	10

Using a modified Delphi process to explore international surgeon-reported benefits of robotic-assisted surgery to perform abdominal rectopexy	10
Comparison of proactive and conventional treatment of anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer surgery: a multicentre retrospective cohort series	10
Long-term outcomes of a bioactive matrix enriched with an autologous platelet concentrate for the treatment of complex anal fistulae	10
Multiple consecutive sphincter-preserving procedures improve overall healing outcomes in transsphincteric fistulae: a prospective cohort study of 101 patients	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	10
Endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection vs conventional endoscopic submucosal dissection for large colorectal neoplasms: a single-centre retrospective study	10
Reliability of low-field upright MRI-based assessment of the polypropylene mesh after sacrocolporectopexy	9
Through-the-scope tack application for defect closure following endoscopic submucosal dissection	9
Rectal perforation after laser hemorrhoidoplasty: a case report	9
Mechanical bowel preparation with or without oral antibiotics for rectal resection for cancer (REPCA trial): a study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial	9
Clinicopathological features and prognosis of patients with colorectal Mucinous adenocarcinoma mixed with other pathological components: a nationwide retrospective study in China	9
The economic impact of anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery: a systematic review	9
Efficacy of crystallized and liquid form phenol application in pilonidal sinus disease: a single-center retrospective study	9
Limitations of the Goligher classification in randomized trials for hemorrhoidal disease: a qualitative systematic review of selection criteria	9
CT scan for early diagnosis of anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery: is rectal contrast useful?	9
Adult allogenic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of rectovaginal fistulas in the setting of Crohn’s disease	9
The “Hands” teaching method applied to the anatomy of the inferior mesenteric artery related to rectal cancer surgery	9
What is the best surgical option after failure of graciloplasty in patients with recurrent rectovaginal fistula? A study of 19 consecutive patients	9
Robotic-assisted right colectomy with the DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System: first prospective multicenter study	9
Correction to: Is percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) effective for fecal incontinence (FI) in adults compared with sham electrical stimulation? A meta‑analysis	8
Comparing the efficacy of mannitol and polyethylene glycol in treating patients with poor bowel preparation: a randomized controlled clinical study	8
Correction to: surgical preference and outcomes in pilonidal sinus disease: a national multicenter study evaluating complications, recurrence, and quality of life (PISI TURKEY)	8
The impact of preoperative stoma education on postoperative outcomes for patients with new stomas after colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	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	8
Laser interventions in coloproctology. A plea for standardized treatment protocols	8
Fissurectomy versus lateral internal sphincterotomy in the treatment of chronic anal fissures: no advantages in terms of post-operative incontinence	8
Comparing answers of ChatGPT and Google Gemini to common questions on benign anal conditions	8
Introducing an innovative surgical technique: gluteal turnover flap for posterior vaginal wall reconstruction: a case series	8
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	8
Reduced-port laparoscopic right colonic resection with D3 lymph node dissection and transvaginal specimen extraction (NOSES VIIIa) for right colon cancer: clinical features	8
Comparing keystone and Limberg flaps for pilonidal sinus: Does flap choice influence patient satisfaction?	8
Vascular-oriented D3 lymph node dissection with left colic artery preservation for distal sigmoid colon cancer: a variety of techniques	7
Propensity score-matched analysis of risk factors for prolonged postoperative ileus after TME in rectal cancer	7
Management of chronic anal fissures: should fissurectomy be performed with botulinum toxin injection?	7
Endoscopic treatment versus open excision for pediatric pilonidal disease: technical description of a modified (P)EPSiT approach using standard equipment and retrospective cohort study	7
Transanal advancement flap in a female patient with anterior transsphincteric anal fistula: a video vignette	7
Strictureplasty may lead to increased preference in the surgical management of Crohn’s disease: a case-matched study	7
Needles for healing: stem cells, platelet-enriched plasma, and fat injection in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease	7
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	7
The seagull excision technique for pilonidal sinus disease	7
Short-term outcomes of vessel-oriented D2 and D3 lymph node dissection for sigmoid colon cancer	7
Risk factors for rectal perforation during presacral cyst removal: a comparison between transabdominal, perineal, and combined surgical approaches	7
Correction: Consensus‑driven protocol for transanal irrigation in patients with low anterior resection syndrome and functional constipation	7
When is neoadjuvant chemotherapy indicated in rectal neuroendocrine tumors? An analysis of the National Cancer Database	7
Current practice and innovations in diagnosing perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease (pfCD): a narrative review	7
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”	7
Radiomics prediction of surgery in ulcerative colitis refractory to medical treatment	7
Sinus laser therapy versus Karydakis flap procedure in the management of pilonidal sinus disease: a comparative analysis of intraoperative parameters and postoperative outcome	7
Laparoscopic left colectomy with complete mesocolic excision and central vascular ligation (video)	7
The perfect ileal pouch–anal anastomosis	7
Management of a complex case of Fournier’s gangrene in a female patient with ulcerative colitis	6
Incidence of anastomotic leakage using powered circular staplers versus manual circular staplers for left colorectal anastomosis: a cost-effectiveness analysis	6
Predictors of ileal pouch–anal anastomosis failure in ulcerative colitis: a European tertiary referral center experience	6
Surgical preference and outcomes in pilonidal sinus disease: a national multicenter study evaluating complications, recurrence, and quality of life (PISI TURKEY)	6
The impact of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative ileus following colorectal cancer surgery	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
A novel sphincter-sparing procedure for seton removal in complex perianal fistulas: the FiLaFlap technique	6
Risk factors and long-term impact of anastomotic leak after colorectal cancer surgery in the elderly: a 5-year follow-up study	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
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
First worldwide report of a right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision, central vascular ligation, and D3 lymphadenectomy using the Hugo™ RAS system	6
Full robotic total colectomy with a suprapubic approach: technical points	6
Semiflex-assisted vacuum therapy for perianal fistulas: the Semiflex pilot study	6
Bowel seromuscular flaps used to repair pelvic defects in patients undergoing reoperative surgery	6
Feasibility of transperineal minimal invasive surgery when performing sacrectomy for advanced primary and recurrent pelvic malignancies	6
Therapy and long-term outcomes of acute anal fissure: a high-volume referral centre experience with 623 patients	6
Laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer with extensive retroperitoneal lymph node dissection	6
Surgical anatomy of lateral lymph node dissection: landmarks and areas of dissection in minimally invasive surgery	6
Impact of D3 lymph node dissection on short-term and long-term outcomes in elderly patients with colon cancer	6
Comment on Ecker et al., Techniques in Coloproctology 27:339–342, 2023	6
Does the management of anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer resection affect long-term oncological survival? A retrospective propensity score-adjusted cohort study	6
Long-term oncological outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for right colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Segmental versus extended colectomy for colonic Crohn’s disease in advanced therapy era: a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis	6
How do you manage the peritoneal opening during TAMIS procedure?	5
Robotic sigmoid colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis: IMV first approach—a video vignette	5
Early postoperative outcomes of sinus laser closure versus crystallized phenol treatment for pilonidal sinus disease: a retrospective comparative study	5
Biological therapy prior to repeat ileocolic resection in Crohn’s disease can reduce the postoperative complication rate	5
Does stage III rectal mucinous adenocarcinoma benefit from neoadjuvant chemoradiation?	5
Left colectomy for diverticular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis comparing robotic and laparoscopic resections	5
Ghost anastomosis: a new option for coloanal anastomosis	5

Removal of the “dog-ear” during laparoscopic anterior resection with double stapling technique reduces the anastomotic leakage: a prospective cohort study	5
Fecal microbiota transplantation for patients with ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials	5
The suspended ileal loop for difficult Hartmann’s reversal	5
Use of telemedicine in the postoperative assessment of proctological patients: a case–control study	5
The H-anastomosis: a novel single-stapled solution to severe luminal size mismatch in stricturing small bowel Crohn’s disease	5
The role of the Rafaelo procedure in the management of hemorrhoidal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Transanal ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis: a single-center comparative study	5
Conversion of Barnett continent reservoir to Kock reservoir: A 30-year retrospective study on surgical outcomes and long-term follow-up	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
Exercise frequency and physician burnout among colorectal surgeons in the USA: should we be worried?	5
Treatment of recurrent rectal prolapse after a laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy	5
Digital rectal examination in rectal cancer response assessment: clinical performance and the need for standardized reporting	5
A case of colon cancer combined with superior mesenteric vein resection and reconstruction	5
Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) in the treatment of rectal cancer: current practice and evolving approaches in India	5
Biomarkers in the pathogenesis and diagnosis of Crohn’s perianal fistulas: a systematic review	5
Development of a convolutional neural network for the endoscopic classification of pouchitis in patients after restorative proctocolectomy	5
Beyond healing: rethinking traditional lateral internal sphincterotomy in the long term	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
Open vs. laparoscopic vs. robotic pouch excision: unveiling the best approach for optimal outcomes	5
The effect of excess body weight on short-term outcomes following minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Transanal total mesorectal excision and delayed coloanal anastomosis without stoma for low rectal cancer	5
Abdominoperineal pull-through with delayed coloanal anastomosis for pelvic anastomotic failure—a systematic review	5
Low workload for pelvic neuromonitoring supported by teleconsulting: technical considerations and feasibility	5
Evaluation and management of chronic anorectal and pelvic pain syndromes: Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) position statement	5
Outcomes of graciloplasty in the treatment of fecal incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature	5
Impact of imaging magnification on colorectal surgery: a matched analysis of a single tertiary center	5
Efficacy of different surgical treatments for management of anal fistula: a network meta-analysis	5
Video vignette: incisional perineal hernia repair—perineal approach	5
Combined versus conventional approaches in laparoscopic radical right hemicolectomy: a retrospective analysis	5
Complete mesocolic excision for right hemicolectomy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Anal sphincter injury by bullfighting trauma	5
Safety and feasibility of robotic surgery in geriatric patients with rectal cancer	5