- TAMIS marsupialization of a chronic colorectal anastomotic leak-A video vignette. [Letter]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Nov; 28(11).CD
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- ACPGBI: Strengthening our foundations and shaping our future. [Editorial]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Nov; 28(11).CD
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- Diverticular disease going rough: How to get out of trouble-A video vignette. [Letter]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Nov; 28(11).CD
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- Predicting LARS with POLARS: Results of a multicentre study. [Multicenter Study]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Nov; 28(11).CD
- CONCLUSIONS: POLARS showed weak positive correlation with postoperative bowel function and demonstrated low sensitivity but moderate specificity for major LARS. It systematically overestimated LARS severity in many patients. While POLARS may help identify some individuals at elevated risk, it is insufficient as a stand-alone tool for accurate prediction of postoperative LARS severity and should be combined with clinical judgement and patient-reported follow-up.
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- The marginal gains of robotic surgery in colorectal cancer. [Journal Article]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Nov; 28(11).CD
- CONCLUSIONS: Robotic surgery was associated with a 2.5-fold increased rate of a 'perfect' operation for colorectal cancer and reduced LOS after rectal resection, supporting the concept of cumulative marginal gains associated with robotic surgery.
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- Outcome-specific risk factors for dehydration and acute kidney injury readmission after ileostomy: A US National Cohort Study, 2016-2022. [Journal Article]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Nov; 28(11).CD
- CONCLUSIONS: Home discharge had divergent associations by outcome subtype, identifying the post-discharge transition as a candidate for prospective intervention testing. Stagnant national rates over 7 years despite established prevention evidence, an income-dependent gradient and a graded rate across cumulative risk-factor burden together motivate prospective evaluation of risk-stratified discharge protocols incorporating community stoma-output monitoring.
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- Bridging decompression to scarless extraction: Reduced-port laparoscopic anterior resection with natural orifice specimen extraction and single-stapled anastomosis for stented colon cancer-A video vignette. [Letter]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Nov; 28(11).CD
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- Current rates, hospital variation and factors associated with optimal surgical resection of rectal cancer in the United States. [Journal Article]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Oct; 28(10):e70657.CD
- CONCLUSIONS: Possible disparities in achieving optimal surgical resection were identified among older and Black patients. In addition, there is wide hospital variation in achieving optimal surgical resection along with a direct correlation between higher hospital volume and optimal surgical resection. These findings support selective referral to medium-to-high volume centres to achieve better outcomes and future research into the aetiology of these possible disparities.
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- Impact of lateral internal sphincterotomy on quality of life and postoperative faecal incontinence in chronic anal fissure: An observational before and after study. [Journal Article]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Oct; 28(10):e70654.CD
- CONCLUSIONS: Lateral internal sphincterotomy improved overall quality of life in patients with chronic anal fissure without worsening faecal incontinence related quality of life and was associated with symptom resolution.
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- Objective validation of the Crohn's Anal Fistula Quality of Life questionnaire using quantitative MRI fistula volume in perianal fistulising Crohn's disease. [Journal Article]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Oct; 28(10):e70653.CD
- CONCLUSIONS: Quantitative MRI fistula volume provides objective construct validation of the CAF-QoL questionnaire and captures clinically meaningful disease burden in pfCD. Combined assessment of MRI fistula volume and CAF-QoL may provide complementary imaging and patient-reported endpoints for clinical practice and future therapeutic trials. Larger prospective multicentre studies are warranted.
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- Beyond 'early surgery': Reframing Ileocaecal resection as strategic care in Crohn's disease. [Editorial]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Oct; 28(10):e70652.CD
- CONCLUSIONS: The evidence underpinning this position is largely retrospective and subject to selection bias. Substantial clinician, patient and health-system barriers stand in the way of implementation. Prospective data are needed before guideline revision is warranted.
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- How to do a single port ultra-low anterior resection with 5 mm assistant port-A video vignette. [Letter]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Oct; 28(10):e70651.CD
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- Early ileocaecal resection versus biologics in Crohn's disease: Does the pooled estimate reflect timing or patient selection? [Letter]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Oct; 28(10):e70655.CD
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- Telemedicine interventions after colorectal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. [Systematic Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: Telemedicine interventions may lead to little difference in readmissions or emergency department visits after colorectal surgery. Telemedicine may improve patient satisfaction versus usual care. Evidence was of low certainty, indicating a need for larger randomized trials and high-quality observational studies with appropriate design and analysis to minimize confounding.
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