GI Surgery – Colorectal
RCT | Caffeine did not reduce time to first bowel movement after laparoscopic colectomy
1 Mar, 2023 | 13:41h | UTCCaffeine for intestinal transit after laparoscopic colectomy: randomized clinical trial (CaCo trial) – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
In BJS' December issue: Caffeine for intestinal transit after laparoscopic colectomy: randomized clinical trial (CaCo trial) https://t.co/6z1cboAxi0 @bplwijn @des_winter @ksoreide @MalinASund @evanscolorectal @nfmkok @paulo_sutt @robhinchliffe1 @young_bjs pic.twitter.com/yGtXiIwgq0
— BJS (@BJSurgery) December 28, 2022
RCT | Ligation of intersphincteric fistulous tract vs. endorectal advancement flap for high-type fistula in ano
28 Feb, 2023 | 13:40h | UTCLigation of Intersphincteric Fistulous Tract vs Endorectal Advancement Flap for High-Type Fistula in Ano: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Journal of the American College of Surgeons (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
The FRAIL trial randomized patients into 2 arms: LIFT (Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula tract) and ERAF (Endorectal Advancement Flap). At 2 years, LIFT had no incontinence and a healing rate that was higher than ERAF.https://t.co/EnlYQXsjg6@kumar_surg pic.twitter.com/AVIXnvPmwY
— JACS (@acsJACS) December 21, 2022
AGA Guideline | Role of biomarkers for the management of ulcerative colitis
22 Feb, 2023 | 12:38h | UTC
RCT | Cold snare polypectomy reduces bleeding compared to hot snare polypectomy
22 Feb, 2023 | 12:34h | UTCCold Versus Hot Snare Polypectomy for Small Colorectal Polyps: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy – Science News Net
Review | Perioperative optimization of Crohn’s disease
17 Feb, 2023 | 12:39h | UTCPerioperative optimization of Crohn’s disease – Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
Review | Integrating geriatric assessment and prehabilitation into surgical practice can improve outcomes for GI cancer patients with frailty
17 Feb, 2023 | 12:37h | UTC
Brief Review | Surgical management of ulcerative colitis
13 Feb, 2023 | 12:30h | UTCSurgical management of ulcerative colitis – British Journal of Surgery
Brief Review | Contemporary management of parastomal hernia
13 Feb, 2023 | 12:29h | UTCContemporary management of parastomal hernia – British Journal of Surgery
RCT | Hyaluronic acid spacer for hypofractionated prostate radiation therapy
13 Feb, 2023 | 12:25h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Multicenter randomized clin trial in prostate cancer tested presence or absence of hyaluronic acid rectal spacer before receiving hypofractionated radiation, showed acute grade >2 GI toxicity in 2.9% of pts w/spacer vs. 13.8% in control group #PCSM #RadOnc https://t.co/eTifx0b1x2
— JAMA Oncology (@JAMAOnc) February 9, 2023
SR | Mechanical plus oral antibiotic bowel preparation may prevent complications in elective colorectal surgery
10 Feb, 2023 | 13:53h | UTCRelated:
Opinion | Interpreting the results from the first randomized controlled trial of colonoscopy: does it save lives?
10 Feb, 2023 | 13:54h | UTCOriginal Study: RCT | Effect of colonoscopy screening on risks of colorectal cancer and related death.
RCT | Effects of the interval between neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery in rectal cancer
9 Feb, 2023 | 13:45h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Single centre #RCT of surgery for T3/4 N+ #rectalcancer before or after 8 weeks of CRT
???350 patients
⚖️no difference locoregional recurrence
Distant mets more common in delayed group at 5yrs
DFS and OS similar#some4surgery @SEIQuirurgica @asgbi https://t.co/4evsKNKKK1 pic.twitter.com/CxI0GJdG56— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) October 24, 2022
ACG Guideline | Management of patients with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding
6 Feb, 2023 | 13:43h | UTCManagement of Patients With Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Updated ACG Guideline
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Development and validation of a deep learning algorithm to differentiate colon carcinoma from diverticulitis in CT images
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:49h | UTCCommentaries:
Artificial Intelligence May Help Differentiate Colon Carcinoma From Acute Diverticulitis – AJMC
Deep Learning Model Aids Differentiation of Colon Cancer, Acute Diverticulitis – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
A #DeepLearning model shows non-inferior performance in distinguishing colon cancer from diverticulitis in CT images. It may help board-certified radiologists and residents as an #AI-support system. https://t.co/YpwtN4508n
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) January 27, 2023
RCT | Curettage plus platelet-rich plasma gel vs. curettage plus phenol application in treatment of pilonidal sinus disease
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:05h | UTCComparison of Curettage Plus Platelet-Rich Plasma Gel and Curettage Plus Phenol Application in Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Randomized Trial – Diseases of the Colon & Rectum (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
See also: Visual Abstract
RCT | Intracorporeal vs. extracorporeal anastomosis in robotic right colectomy
24 Jan, 2023 | 14:17h | UTCIntracorporeal Versus Extracorporeal Anastomosis in Robotic Right Colectomy: A Multicenter, Triple-blind, Randomized Clinical Trial – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Cohort Study | Prevalence of colorectal neoplasia 10 or more years after a negative screening colonoscopy in 120 000 repeated screening colonoscopies
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:36h | UTCCommentaries:
Prevalence of Colorectal Cancers Low 10 Years Following Negative Screening Test – HCP Live
Risk for Advanced Neoplasm Low 10+ Years After Negative Colonoscopy – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Large registry-based study finds strong potential for risk-adapted #colorectalcancer screening, suggests extension of screening endoscopy intervals beyond 10 years may be warranted particularly in asymptomatic female and younger participants. https://t.co/fChg6DRyPw @DKFZ
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) January 17, 2023
MRI anatomy of the rectum: key concepts important for rectal cancer staging and treatment planning
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:34h | UTC
RCT | Effect of interval between neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery on disease recurrence and survival in rectal cancer
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:19h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Single centre #RCT of surgery for T3/4 N+ #rectalcancer before or after 8 weeks of CRT
???350 patients
⚖️no difference locoregional recurrence
Distant mets more common in delayed group at 5yrs
DFS and OS similar#some4surgery @SEIQuirurgica @asgbi https://t.co/4evsKNKKK1 pic.twitter.com/CxI0GJdG56— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) October 24, 2022
Study shows patients with circulating tumor DNA are at increased risk of relapse after surgery for resectable colorectal cancer
19 Jan, 2023 | 14:18h | UTCCommentary: Data Support ctDNA as a Prognostic Marker for Recurrence/Benefit in Colorectal Cancer – Cancer Network
Commentary on Twitter
In the observational arm of the CIRCULATE-Japan study, among patients with stage II-IV #ColorectalCancer, those with the presence of circulating #tumorDNA post-tumor resection have a high recurrence risk & are likely to benefit from adjuvant #chemotherapyhttps://t.co/hKlRt1ZW6T
— Nature Medicine (@NatureMedicine) January 17, 2023
Consensus Paper | Management of early-onset colorectal cancer
19 Jan, 2023 | 14:14h | UTC
RCT | SPONGE-assisted vs. Trendelenburg position surgery in laparoscopic sigmoid and rectal cancer surgery
19 Jan, 2023 | 14:06h | UTCSPONGE-assisted vs. Trendelenburg position surgery in laparoscopic sigmoid and rectal cancer surgery (SPONGE trial): randomized clinical trial – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT | Reduced adenoma miss rate with 9-minute vs. 6-minute withdrawal times for screening colonoscopy
18 Jan, 2023 | 14:13h | UTCCommentary: Longer withdrawal time reduces miss rates in screening colonoscopy – MDedge
Commentary on Twitter
? #RapidRCTinAJG, accelerating the time from RCT to publication
Reduced Adenoma Miss Rate With 9-Minute vs 6-Minute Withdrawal Times for Screening Colonoscopy: A Multicenter Randomized Tandem Trial by Zhao, et al.
? https://t.co/SSIktB0Aoc@JasmohanBajaj @MLongMD #RedJournal pic.twitter.com/OwJhzeKYPA
— AJG – The American Journal of Gastroenterology (@AmJGastro) January 5, 2023
Clinical practice guidelines for enhanced recovery after colon and rectal surgery
13 Jan, 2023 | 13:44h | UTCSee also:
Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Review | Role of AI and digital pathology for colorectal immuno-oncology.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:11h | UTCRole of AI and digital pathology for colorectal immuno-oncology – British Journal of Cancer