International journal of colorectal disease

PurposeFaecal incontinence is common in persons with severe obesity. Little is known about how the thicknesses of the internal anal sphincter (IAS) and the external anal sphincter (EAS) change in relation to weight loss following metabolic …

This case "Management of an intramuscular caecal epidermoid cyst in the robotic surgery era" documents the work-up and management of a rare entity, with the aid of the robotic surgery platform. There are 12 reported cases in the literature …

INTRODUCTION: Bowel dysfunction is a common and debilitating condition affecting patients with endometriosis. Despite the extent of surgery, symptoms may persist or arise, often overlapping with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) or irr…

PurposeAcute appendicitis (AA) is the leading cause of acute abdomen worldwide, with an incidence of 90-100 cases per 100,000 individuals annually and a lifetime risk of 7-12%. Despite its prevalence, historical accounts of AA are limited, …

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…

IntroductionRobotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (R-TAMIS) was introduced in 2012 for the excision of benign rectal polyps and low grade rectal cancer. Ergonomic improvements over traditional laparoscopic TAMIS (L-TAMIS) include inc…

AIMS: This review aims to evaluate the feasibility of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) as an alternative to standard laparoscopic surgery (SLS) for the treatment of bowel deep-infiltrative endometriosis. Additionally, it aims to p…

IntroductionAnastomotic stenosis (AS) is a common complication after colorectal resection. However, the predisposing factors for stricture formation are not fully understood. Previous studies have shown anastomotic leakage (AL) to be a risk…

PURPOSE: Endometriosis has a strong impact on women's quality of life (QoL). Pain is the main symptom of the disease, but bowel dysfunctions such as fecal incontinence, constipation and voiding difficulties are also reported. Patients could…

PURPOSE: The optimal surgical approach for removal of colorectal endometrial deposits is unclear. Shaving and discoid excision of colorectal deposits allow organ preservation but risk recurrence with associated functional issues and re-oper…

PurposePreoperative hypoalbuminemia has traditionally been used as a marker of nutritional status and is considered a significant risk factor for anastomotic leak (AL).MethodsThe Westmead Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (WERAS) prospectivel…

Background and purposeThe Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) is an instrument for the assessment of quality of life (QOL) in diseases of the upper and lower GI tract, which is validated in several languages around the world. The…

PURPOSE: We aimed to describe the incidence and identify risk factors for the occurrence of short-term major posto-perative complications following colorectal resection for endometriosis. METHODS: A cohort study using data from the America…

PurposeDefecation disorders (DD) can sometimes affect the outcomes of pelvic or colorectal surgery. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the role of sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of constipation and other evacuation disord…

BackgroundRadiologic imaging can accurately diagnose acute appendicitis, but little is known about its discriminatory capacity between complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis.ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the accuracy of imagin…

BackgroundLeakage of rectal anastomoses is one of the most important and feared complications in colorectal surgery. Apart from patient-specific risk factors, technical aspects may influence the occurrence of anastomotic complications. This…

ObjectivesInflammation is an important driver of abdominal pain in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, some patients in remission still experience pain. We aimed to identify risk factors associated with abdominal pain in quiescent IB…

BackgroundLaparoscopic resections for rectal cancer are routinely performed in high-volume centres. Despite short-term advantages have been demonstrated, the oncological outcomes are still debated. The aim of this study was to compare the o…

PURPOSE: We report an unusual case of endometriosis of the appendix with simultaneous invasion of the sigmoid colon. METHODS: Clinical, radiological, surgical, and histological data of the patient were reviewed, as well as the current lite…

The authors of the published version of this article missed to add the second affiliation of Mostafa Shalaby. The new affiliation is now added and presented correctly in this article. The remainder of the article remains unchanged.

Purpose"Endometriosis" is defined such as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. This ectopic condition may develop as deeply infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) when a solid mass is located deeper than 5 mm …

Dear Editor: Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Of all the cases of endometriosis, intestinal endometriosis accounting for about 10 %, the rectum and sigmoid colon are the most…

PURPOSE: Sexual and urinary dysfunctions are complications in radical treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) with colorectal involvement. The aim of this article is to report the preliminary results of our single-institution exp…

PURPOSE: Studies have suggested that endometriosis may coexist with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Using a population-based cohort study, we followed subjects for a 5-year period to identify the risk of IBS after a diagnosis of endometrios…