Background In right-sided colon cancer surgery, currently there is a great deal of discussion
and debate regarding complete mesocolic excision (CME) versus conventional right …

The perioperative care of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients includes antibiotics. Although
antibiotics do provide a certain protection against infections, they do not eliminate them …

Background Ileus is common after elective colorectal surgery, and is associated with
increased adverse events and prolonged hospital stay. The aim was to assess the role of …

Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multidisciplinary, stress-
minimizing approach that is associated with improved postoperative outcomes. However …

Aim Previous studies reported conflicting evidence on the effects of obesity on outcomes
after gastrointestinal surgery. The aims of this study were to explore the relationship of …

Background Many surgeons routinely place intraperitoneal drains after elective colorectal
surgery. However, enhanced recovery after surgery guidelines recommend against their …

Introduction The optimal bowel preparation strategy to minimise the risk of anastomotic leak
is yet to be determined. This study aimed to determine whether oral antibiotics combined …

Introduction Postoperative ileus occurs frequently following abdominal surgery. Identification
of groups at high risk of developing ileus before surgery may allow targeted interventions …

Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are common in hospitalized patients, both in and outside of
the intensive care unit. Management principles include antimicrobial therapy and source …

Background Ileus is common after colorectal surgery and is associated with an increased
risk of postoperative complications. Identifying features of normal bowel recovery and the …