The reduction of the incidence, detection and treatment of anastomotic leakage (AL)
continues to challenge the colorectal surgical community. AL is not consistently defined and …

Although previous studies have suggested that bacteria may contribute to pigment gallstone
formation, the current experiments provide evidence that bacteria have a central role in this …

Background The impact of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (IHR) on chronic groin pain
(CGP) prevalence, risk and daily activities compared to open IHR is still unclear. Methods A …

This article documents the consensus of an expert group of surgeons from the Second
International Trans‐anal Total Mesorectal Excision (Ta TME) Conference held in Paris in …

The incidence and outcome of third-degree tears following 16583 vaginal deliveries were
prospectively assessed over a 55year period. Ninety-three deliveries (0.56 per cent) were …

Background The risk of damage to the bile duct and structures in the hilum of the liver is
significant when Calot's triangle cannot be safely dissected during laparoscopic …

Background The enhanced recovery program (ERP) aims to reduce the metabolic response
to surgery, hastening recovery and shortening hospital stay. Concerns exist regarding …

Vomiting due to malignant intestinal obstruction is an unpleasant terminal event in many
cancer patients, which responds poorly to conventional therapies. Somatostatin and its long …

Abstract Background The English National Training Programme for Laparoscopic Colorectal
Surgery introduced a validated objective competency assessment tool to accredit surgeons …

Rectoprostatic fistula is a rare complication of prostatectomy by any route including
transurethral resection. Occasionally a fistula occurs congenitally or as a result of pelvic …