International journal of colorectal disease
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Sep 2016
Review Meta AnalysisSurgery along the embryological planes for colon cancer: a systematic review of complete mesocolic excision.
Complete mesocolic excision (CME) for colonic cancer offers a surgical specimen of higher quality, with higher number of lymph nodes compared to conventional colectomy. However, evidence on oncological outcomes is limited. The aim of the present study is to review recent literature and provide more information regarding the effect of CME colectomy on short- and long-term outcomes. ⋯ There is strong evidence that CME offers a longer central pedicle that contains more lymph nodes than conventional surgery for colon cancer. CME represents the surgical background for the maximum lymph node harvest, an important quality marker for the surgical outcome. However, and according to present data, there is limited evidence that colectomy in terms of CME leads to improved long-term oncological outcomes.
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Sep 2016
Multicenter Study Observational StudyEnhanced recovery care after colorectal surgery in elderly patients. Compliance and outcomes of a multicenter study from the Spanish working group on ERAS.
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) programs have proven to reduce morbidity and hospital stay in colorectal surgery. However, the feasibility of these programs in elderly patients has been questioned. The aim of this study is to assess the implementation and outcomes of an ERAS program for colorectal cancer in elderly patients. ⋯ ERAS after colorectal surgery in elderly patients presents as safe and feasible based on good reported outcomes of compliance rates, complications, readmissions, and needs for reoperation.
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Sep 2016
Preoperative inflammation increases the risk of infection after elective colorectal surgery: results from a prospective cohort.
Septic complications after colorectal surgery are frequent and sometimes life threatening. It is well known that inflammation impairs the healing process. It has been suggested that preoperative ongoing inflammation could increase the risk of postoperative infections. This study aimed to elucidate the role of preoperative inflammation on postoperative infectious complications and to understand if, through biological markers, it is possible to identify preoperatively patients at higher risk of infection. ⋯ This study confirms the association between preoperative inflammatory activity, hypoalbuminemia, and the onset of infections after surgery. Trials aiming to decrease the inflammatory activity before surgery in order to prevent postoperative complications are warranted.