Background Several contemporary risk stratification tools are now being used since the
development of the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) in 1987. The purpose of this …

Background Postoperative complications (POCs) of moderate-advanced head and neck
squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) after free flap reconstruction have received little …

Background Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) often present with multiple comorbidities,
and many of these can affect treatment and survival. However, previous comorbidity studies …

Purpose The optimal approach for minimally invasive (MIS) right colectomy remains under
debate. This study aimed to describe surgical trends in the treatment of nonmetastatic right …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) promotes colorectal cancer (CRC) carcinogenesis through complex
processes and is considered as an independent risk factor for cancer in general and for …

Importance The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is beginning to consider
adjusting for social risk factors, such as dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid, when …

Background and Objectives: Complete mesocolon excision and high vascular ligation have
become a standard procedure in the treatment of colon cancer. The transverse colon has …

Objective The objective of this work is to evaluate the association of comorbidities with
various outcomes in patients diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer. Methods We conducted …

Background There are various preoperative treatments that are useful for controlling local or
distant metastases in lower rectal cancer. For planning perioperative management …

Surgery is the primary treatment for colorectal cancer. A prolonged Length of Stay (pLOS)
can increase risk of complications and physical inactivity, leading to a decline in physical …