A colorectal resection is a surgical ... to treat conditions such as colorectal cancer, diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel disease. The goal of the surgery is to remove the diseased or damaged ...

Robotic-assisted surgery has been used with positive outcomes in surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) among other colorectal ...

Robert K. Cleary, a colon and rectal surgeon at Trinity Health Michigan and one of this year's top docs discusses sleep, innovations in his field, and more.

Methods: Pertinent studies on antimicrobial prophylaxis for elective colorectal surgery were identified from a Medline search of English language publications since 1966. Results: We found ...

Predictive models for 30-day readmission after colorectal surgery ... Rockefeller Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer ...

A new study, published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery, shows that robotic surgery provides an advantage for patients over traditional laparoscopic approaches to colorectal resections. Here are five ...

Oct. 17, 2024 — Novel chemical compounds from a fungus could provide new perspectives for treating colorectal cancer, one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide. Researchers have ...

Rectal discharge may appear in the toilet after pooping or on toilet paper without the urge to have a bowel movement. This ...

Smoking is one cause of colorectal cancer. Quitting smoking may help reduce the risk of cancer development while also increasing your outlook if you do develop colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer ...

In some cases, surgery may be recommended for metastatic colorectal cancer to remove tumors that are causing symptoms or blocking the intestine. Localized treatments, such as radiofrequency ...

knowing which patients might do well without surgery is crucial. Could MRI scans of the bowel help? To find out, Krishnaraj and colleagues looked at data from a prior trial of 277 rectal cancer ...