Abstract The Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) promoted the project reported
here, which consists of a position statement of Italian colorectal surgeons to address the …

Despite substantial advances in medical therapy since 2005 that have led to the approval
and increased use of novel biological agents and small molecules, colectomy is still a …

Background The transanal approach to ileal pouch-anal anastomosis [Ta-IPAA] provides
better access to the lower pelvis with lower short-term morbidity in ulcerative colitis [UC]. The …

Background Minimally invasive approaches have become the standard of care for ileal
pouch-anal anastomoses (IPAA). There are few reports comparing outcomes following a …

Background: Robotic-assisted colorectal surgery is gaining popularity, but limited data are
available on the safety, efficacy, and cost of robotic-assisted restorative proctectomy with the …

Background Colectomy with transanal ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (taIPAA) is a surgical
technique that can be used to treat benign colorectal disease. Ulcerative colitis is the most …

Abstract Background and Aims Endo-sponge [Braun Medical] assisted early surgical closure
[ESC] is an effective treatment to control pelvic sepsis after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis …

Background The aim of this study was to compare the short-term outcome after Transanal
Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) and Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) for …

Background The transanal approach to pelvic dissection has gained considerable traction
and utilization continues to expand, fueled by the transanal total mesorectal excision …

Background Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is most commonly performed by double-stapling
technique after rectal transection with a linear stapler. Double-stapling is increasingly …