Background Robotic technology commenced to be adopted for the field of general surgery in
the 1990s. Since then, the da Vinci surgical system (Intuitive Surgical Inc, Sunnyvale, CA …

Background Colon cancer resection can be technically difficult in the obese (OB) population.
Robotic surgery is a promising technique but its benefits remain uncertain in OB patients …

Importance The incidence of colorectal cancer in elderly patients is likely to increase, but
there is a lack of large nationwide data regarding the mortality and morbidity of colorectal …

Abstract Background Morbid obesity (Basic Mass Index≥ 40 kg/m 2) leads to increased long-
term mortality after colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. Little is known about its effects on peri …

Background Anastomotic leak following colorectal surgery is associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. With the widespread adoption of laparoscopy, data from initial …

Background Parastomal hernia (PSH) is a frequent complication following the creation of a
stoma. While a significant number of cases require operative management, data comparing …

Aim Conversion rates from laparoscopic to open colectomy and associated factors are
traditionally reported in clinical trials or reviews of outcomes from experienced institutions …

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic surgery has become the standard of treatment for elective
management of diverticular disease. However, its use in the acute setting remains …

Aim The advantages of laparoscopic right hemicolectomy over open surgery for colon
cancer in general clinical practice are debated, as evidenced by the continued use of open …

Purpose Several studies compared the outcomes of laparoscopically completed colorectal
resections (LCR) to those requiring conversion to open surgery (COS). However, a …