GI Surgery – Colorectal
SR | Systematic review finds 16.4-36.18 severe bleedings, 7.62-8.5 perforations per 10,000 colonoscopies
1 Jun, 2023 | 12:15h | UTC
M-A | Prehabilitation may enhance functional capacity in pre- and postoperative colorectal cancer patients
30 May, 2023 | 11:50h | UTCSummary: Preparing a patient with bowel cancer for surgery with multiple interventions – Cochrane Library
AGA/ACG Guideline | Pharmacological management of chronic idiopathic constipation
22 May, 2023 | 13:53h | UTC
Review | Hereditary colorectal, gastric, and pancreatic cancer
18 May, 2023 | 13:43h | UTCHereditary colorectal, gastric, and pancreatic cancer: comprehensive review – BJS Open
Commentary on Twitter
Have a🔎at our latest comprehensive review covering all u need to know📜about hereditary 🧬colorectal, gastric & pancreatic🦀! https://t.co/y1LL0DNRiy@Adductor @DrRABurkhart #SoMe4Surgery #StepUp4CRC #SurgEd #MedTwitter @BJSAcademy @BJSurgery @juliomayol @young_bjs Great read! pic.twitter.com/JmmOmMBydO
— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) May 11, 2023
Fluorescence-guided surgery: comprehensive review
18 May, 2023 | 13:34h | UTCFluorescence-guided surgery: comprehensive review – BJS Open
Commentary on Twitter
Find all you ever wanted to know about the current state of fluorescence-guided surgery 🟢🔬🔪in our latest comprehensive review by @BJSurgery editor @paulo_sutt et al. Absolutely worth reading!https://t.co/Tgrj4UvOzV@BJSAcademy @juliomayol @young_bjs #SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter pic.twitter.com/ReArdO1LOs
— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) May 17, 2023
2023 Rectal cancer lexicon update | Revised consensus on terminology and staging
15 May, 2023 | 12:50h | UTC
SR | Same-day discharge vs. standard enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for major colorectal surgery
11 May, 2023 | 11:43h | UTC
Guideline | Use of non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia
10 May, 2023 | 15:46h | UTC
Review | Identifying, understanding and managing fecal urgency in inflammatory bowel diseases
4 May, 2023 | 13:38h | UTC
Stoma reversal after Hartmann’s procedure: a retrospective study on patients with acute diverticulitis
4 May, 2023 | 13:37h | UTCStoma reversal after Hartmann’s procedure for acute diverticulitis – Surgery
Commentary on Twitter
Very important OPEN ACCESS #colorectalsurgery publication in @SurgJournal by @LauraKoskenvuo @villesallinen 🇫🇮 https://t.co/B1V4pRMNZT “After the Hartmann’s procedure for acute diverticulitis, one-third died, half underwent stoma reversal, and one-fifth did not undergo stoma…
— Steven D Wexner MD, PhD (@SWexner) March 11, 2023
Review | Lynch syndrome genetics and clinical implications
4 May, 2023 | 13:24h | UTCLynch syndrome genetics and clinical implications – Gastroenterology
RCT | Recurrence outcomes following laparoscopic elective sigmoid resection vs. conservative treatment following diverticulitis
3 May, 2023 | 14:54h | UTCAuthor Interview: Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Elective Sigmoid Resection vs Conservative Treatment Following Diverticulitis – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
In this study, elective sigmoid resection improved quality of life and decreased recurrence of diverticulitis in 2-year follow-up; these findings may help in decision-making regarding when to proceed to elective surgery for diverticulitis. https://t.co/fKkkQMu7T2
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) April 19, 2023
RCT | Effect of multimodal prehabilitation in improving outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery
3 May, 2023 | 14:52h | UTCEffect of Multimodal Prehabilitation on Reducing Postoperative Complications and Enhancing Functional Capacity Following Colorectal Cancer Surgery: The PREHAB Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Prehabilitation Prior to CRC Surgery Reduces Postoperative Complications – Cancer Therapy Advisor
Commentary on Twitter
Patients undergoing resection for nonmetastasized colorectal cancer may benefit from a 4-week multimodal prehabilitation program. https://t.co/e3TO1IdBPJ
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) March 29, 2023
RCT | Efficacy and safety of intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for locally advanced colon cancer
2 May, 2023 | 13:36h | UTCEfficacy and Safety of Intraoperative Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Colon Cancer: A Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Colon Cancer–Restarting the Fire – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy with mitomycin C along with complete cytoreduction improved locoregional control in patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer and should be considered for treatment of locally advanced colorectal cancer. https://t.co/hOM4TvgILB
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) April 26, 2023
Cohort Study | Circulating tumor DNA methylation may enable early detection of recurrence in colorectal cancer
24 Apr, 2023 | 13:12h | UTCEarly Detection of Molecular Residual Disease and Risk Stratification for Stage I to III Colorectal Cancer via Circulating Tumor DNA Methylation – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Liquid Biopsy Assessment of Molecular Residual Disease in Localized Colorectal Cancer: Is It Ready for Prime Time? – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Cohort study of 299 pts w/stage I-III colorectal cancer, evaluating ctDNA evaluation w/methylation markers, showed ctDNA before & after surgery, after adjuvant chemo, & during longitudinal monitoring is highly associated w/recurrence. https://t.co/csHNz5kWz3 #CRCSM #GICSM
— JAMA Oncology (@JAMAOnc) April 21, 2023
Screening colonoscopy in seniors: common in patients with limited life expectancy and associated with higher complication risks
11 Apr, 2023 | 14:30h | UTCFrequency of Use and Outcomes of Colonoscopy in Individuals Older Than 75 Years – JAMA Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related: Study reveals overuse of surveillance colonoscopy in older adults with limited life expectancy
Commentary:
In older adults >75 years of age, most screening colonoscopies were in patients in patients with limited life expectancy (defined as <10 years) and associated with increased risk of adverse events. https://t.co/XOsy2UKNRx @Jessica_Halabi @MRothbergMD @burkegastrodoc
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) April 4, 2023
M-A | Irritable bowel syndrome is not associated with an increased risk of polyps and colorectal cancer
11 Apr, 2023 | 14:19h | UTC
RCT | Pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring prevents dysfunction in patients with rectal cancer
4 Apr, 2023 | 13:43h | UTC
Perspective | Coping with anastomotic leaks: harder as one gets older?
4 Apr, 2023 | 13:34h | UTCCoping with anastomotic leaks: harder as one gets older? – British Journal of Surgery
Two FITs better than one: enhancing diagnostic performance for colorectal cancer in symptomatic populations
4 Apr, 2023 | 13:32h | UTC
Brief Review | What every gastroenterologist should know about gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors
4 Apr, 2023 | 13:29h | UTC
RCT | Vedolizumab for the treatment of chronic pouchitis
3 Apr, 2023 | 13:49h | UTCVedolizumab for the Treatment of Chronic Pouchitis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: New hope for patients after vedolizumab found effective to treat Chronic Pouchitis – University of Oxford
Commentary on Twitter
In a phase 4, double-blind, randomized trial, vedolizumab therapy was more effective than placebo in inducing remission in patients with chronic pouchitis after ileal pouch–anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis. Full results of EARNEST trial: https://t.co/5OnC72j2Ik pic.twitter.com/RcH1uAB1AI
— NEJM (@NEJM) March 29, 2023
Cohort Study | Long-term quality of life and functional outcome of patients with rectal cancer following a watch-and-wait approach
3 Apr, 2023 | 13:31h | UTCLong-term Quality of Life and Functional Outcome of Patients With Rectal Cancer Following a Watch-and-Wait Approach – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Guiding Patients Through a “Watch-and-Wait” Approach for Rectal Cancer—Understanding the Functional Outcomes – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
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Commentary on Twitter
Results of this study suggest that patients with rectal cancer who were observed by a watch-and-wait approach had good quality of life, with some patients reporting bowel and sexual dysfunction. https://t.co/zaK3bjJA8n
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) March 31, 2023
RCT | No reduction in parastomal hernia rate 3 years after stoma construction with prophylactic Mesh
27 Mar, 2023 | 13:07h | UTC
RCT | Topical lidocaine or lidocaine/diltiazem ointment following rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids
27 Mar, 2023 | 13:05h | UTCTopical Lidocaine or Lidocaine/Diltiazem Ointment Following Rubber Band Ligation of Hemorrhoids: A Prospective Three-Armed Randomized Controlled Trial – Diseases of the Colon & Rectum (link to abstract – $ for full-text)