Journal of medical radiation sciences
May 25, 2020
INTRODUCTION: To create and clinically validate knowledge-based planning (KBP) models for gynaecologic (GYN) and rectal cancer patients. Assessment of ecologic generalisability and predictive validity of conventional planning versus single calculatio...
Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
May 15, 2020
AIM: The debate about the oncological adequacy, safety and efficiency of robotic vs laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancers continues. Therefore, an updated, traditional and cumulative meta-analysis was performed with the aim of ass...
Minimally invasive laparoscopic low or ultra-low anterior resection may present as a complex, technically difficult challenge to even the most experienced of colorectal surgeons. This is because, within the narrow confines of the pelvis, there is usu...
Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology
May 9, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Innovative biomarkers to predict treatment response in rectal cancer would be helpful in optimizing personalized treatment approaches. In this study, we aimed to develop and validate a CT-based radiomic imaging biomarker to predict path...
BACKGROUND: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways are beneficial in proctocolectomy, but their impact on robotic low rectal proctectomy is not fully investigated. This study assessed the impact of an ERAS pathway on the outcomes and cost of...