Colon and Rectal
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Prior resections increase anastomotic leak risk in Crohn’s
SEATTLE – Patients with repeat resections have more anastomotic leaks, but why?
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Loop ileostomy tops colectomy for IBD rescue
SEATTLE – The diversion can buy time for the patient to heal and the colon to rest, perhaps avoiding colectomy.
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Statins might protect against rectal anastomotic leaks
SEATTLE – The debate continues with a new study on the impact of statins on postop sepsis and anastomotic leaks after colorectal surgery.
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Colonoscopy patients prefer propofol over fentanyl/midazolam
SEATTLE – Happier colonoscopies through propofol?
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NSAIDs remain a concern in colorectal ERAS protocols
Nonselective NSAIDS increase the risk of anastomotic leaks after colorectal surgery.
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Consider intraperitoneal ropivacaine for colectomy ERAS
SEATTLE – Ropivacaine may decrease postoperative colectomy pain and improve functional recovery.
From the Journals
Proper catheter removal promotes colorectal surgery recovery
Compliance with guidelines for urinary catheter removal significantly reduced hospital stay and urinary tract infection rates.
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Sooner is better than later for acute UC surgery
Don’t delay surgery for acute ulcerative colitis.
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Anal dysplasia surveillance called into question
Aggressive screening and treatment of HPV anal dysplasia showed no benefit.
From the Journals
Large-scale ERAS program reduces postoperative LOS, complications
Surgical quality improvement project takes implementation science to the next level.
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Novel robotic camera photographs colon
Tested first in pigs, the maneuverable capsule may start in human trials in 2018.