Anastomotic leaks represent one of the most alarming complications following any
gastrointestinal anastomosis due to the substantial effects on post-operative morbidity and …

Background Despite a burgeoning literature during the last two decades regarding
perioperative risk management of anal fistula, little is known about its risk factors that …

Objective: To determine the incidence of anastomotic-related morbidity following Transanal
Total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME) and identify independent risk factors for failure …

Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the choice of modality for diagnosis,
treatments, and consequences of anastomotic leakage. Methods This is a retrospective …

Colorectal surgery patients frequently suffer from postoperative complications. Patients with
complications have been shown to be at higher risk for mortality, poor oncologic outcomes …

Background Nationwide research about the clinical and economic burden caused by
anastomotic leakage (AL) has not been published yet in Korea. This study assessed the AL …

Background Survival for rectal cancer patients has improved over the past decades. In
parallel, long-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is gaining interest. This study …

Background The implementation of quality of life (QoL) concepts in routine care, is still an
open matter. We followed the Medical Research Council framework for complex …

Aim There is little evidence to support choice of technique and configuration for stapled
anastomoses after right hemicolectomy and ileocaecal resection. This study aimed to …

Aim An anastomotic leak after surgery for colon cancer is a recognized complication but how
it may adversely affect long‐term survival is less clear because data are scarce. The aim of …