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 …

This meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate and contrast the effectiveness of robotic-
assisted and laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the treatment of obese patients. In February …

Introduction Bariatric surgery is the most effective modality to stably reduce weight and
related comorbidities in patients suffering from class II and III obesity. Data comparing long …

BACKGROUND: Although the safety of laparoscopic redo ileocolonic resection for Crohn's
disease has been described before, the safety of robotic redo ileocolonic resection is still …

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 There is controversy regarding the postoperative outcomes in Crohn's disease
[CD] patients exposed to vedolizumab [VDZ] or ustekinumab [UST]. We aimed to describe …

BACKGROUND: The efficacy of preoperative oral antibiotics alone compared with
mechanical and oral antibiotic bowel preparation in minimally invasive surgery is still a …

Background Some studies have suggested disparities in access to robotic colorectal
surgery, however, it is unclear which factors are most meaningful in the determination of …

Background Obesity is a risk factor for failure of pouch surgery completion. However, little is
known about the impact of obesity on short-term outcomes after minimally invasive (MIS) …

BACKGROUND: Although the overall adoption of minimally invasive surgery in the
nonemergent management of ulcerative colitis is established, little is known about its …