BACKGROUND: The double-stapled anastomosis technique is widely considered the standard approach for colorectal anastomosis after anterior rectal resection. Recently, the single-stapled anastomosis technique has gained attention because it m…
BackgroundIn Italy, surgeons continue to drain the abdominal cavity in more than 50 per cent of patients after colorectal resection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of abdominal drain placement on early adverse events in pa…
BackgroundCurrent evidence concerning bowel preparation before elective colorectal surgery is still controversial. This study aimed to compare the incidence of anastomotic leakage (AL), surgical site infections (SSIs), and overall morbidity…
Blood transfusions are considered a risk factor for adverse outcomes after colorectal surgery. However, it is still unclear if they are the cause (the hen) or the consequence (the egg) of adverse events. A prospective database of 4529 color…