Background Studies have suggested differences in postoperative outcomes between
patients with obesity and those without following adrenalectomy, but these remained to be …

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 …

Background The decision to perform surgery for patients with T1 colorectal cancer hinges on
the estimated risk of lymph node metastasis, residual tumour and risks of surgery. The aim of …

BACKGROUND Preoperative anemia prevalence among colorectal cancer (CRC) patients
is high and may adversely influence postoperative outcome. This study assesses the …

Purpose Laparoscopic rectal surgery in obese patients is technically challenging. The
technological advantages of robotic instruments can help overcome some of those …

Background The purpose of this study was to review our experience with laparoscopic
colectomy and fistula resection, evaluate the frequency of conversion to open, and to …

Background Level one evidence has shown that minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for colon
cancer improves short-term outcomes with equivalent long-term oncologic results when …

Aim Excess weight increases the risk of morbidity following colorectal cancer surgery.
Weight loss may improve morbidity, but it is uncertain whether patients can follow an …

Background The aim of this study was to identify national utilization trends of robotic surgery
for elective colectomy, conversion rates over time, and the specific impact of conversion on …

Background: Overweight and obesity are increasing year by year all over the world, and
there is a correlation between overweight and obesity and the risk of pancreatic cancer …