Colon and Rectal
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Nonendoscopic nonmalignant polyp surgery increasing despite greater risk
Frequency of a risky procedure is rising even with a safer alternative available.
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Strategies to reduce colorectal surgery complications
LAS VEGAS – Presurgical management can help prepare patients for colorectal surgery and reduce complications.
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Study pinpoints link between ERAS and acute kidney injury
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Does the enhanced recovery after surgery pathway increase kidney injury risk?
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ERAS pathway can cut postdischarge opioid use
An enhanced recovery protocol for colorectal surgery could have a positive impact on community opioid use.
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Delayed ileal pouch anal anastomosis creation linked to lower 30-day adverse events
LAS VEGAS – The surgical procedure of choice for many ulcerative colitis patients is total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis...
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Emergent colectomies for ulcerative colitis declining
LAS VEGAS – Emergent colectomies for ulcerative colitis in the United States decreased more than 7% annually between 2000 and 2014, a large...
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Enhanced recovery protocols after colectomy safely cut LOS
Enhanced recovery protocols for elective colectomy shortened length of stay (LOS) by more than a day and decreased complications without...
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TAP an alternative to epidural for colorectal surgery
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Patients receiving a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block had shorter hospital stays than those receiving epidurals in a...
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Regional differences in surgical outcomes could unfairly skew bundled payments
Regionally based Medicare bundled payments could disadvantage some hospitals.
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Comprehensive guidelines released for enhanced colorectal surgery recovery
The new guidance on colorectal surgery highlights patient education.
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VA cohort study: Individualize SSI prophylaxis based on patient factors
New combination against surgical site infections is associated with both benefits and harms.