- Nomogram for predicting lymph node metastasis in ypT0-2 rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 18. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Pre-CRT mrN stage, ypT stage, and PNI were independent predictors of LN metastasis in ypT0-2 rectal cancer following CRT. The developed nomogram may help identify candidates for completion radical surgery after LE, potentially facilitating organ preservation and reducing unnecessary surgical morbidity.
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- Evaluating the usefulness of 18F-FDG PET/MR in rectal cancer staging: a prospective comparison with histopathological findings. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 17. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: 18F-FDG PET/MR shows potential for accurate assessment of the primary tumor and reliable exclusion of advanced T-stage disease. However, its performance in nodal staging and tumor deposit detection remains limited. Given the small sample size and potential confounding from preoperative radiotherapy, these findings should be considered hypothesis-generating and require validation in larger prospective cohorts.
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- Patient-reported outcomes in low anterior resection syndrome: a comparison of open and robotic surgery. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: LARS remains a significant clinical challenge, irrespective of the surgical approach. This PROM-based finding is particularly relevant for preoperative counseling and shared decision-making, as it suggests that open surgery is not inherently associated with worse functional outcomes in terms of LARS. Future research should aim to identify the biological, anatomical, and clinical determinants underlying the variable susceptibility to LARS.
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- Mesenteric defect closure versus non-closure after complete mesocolic excision in minimally invasive right colectomy: a retrospective study. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 15. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Mesenteric defect closure after minimally invasive right hemicolectomy with CME appears safe but does not significantly reduce postoperative morbidity. Given the low incidence of internal herniation, routine closure may not be necessary.
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- Impact of powered circular stapling devices on anastomotic leakage rates in colorectal surgery. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort, powered stapling devices were not associated with lower anastomotic leakage rates compared with manual staplers for transanal circular anastomosis in patients managed under modern minimally invasive and FAST TRACK concepts.
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- Total anorectal reconstruction with gracilis muscle flap-assisted coloplasty following abdominoperineal resection: a case report. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 08. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: TAR is documented in the literature, though still not used systematically for various reasons, including inadequate muscle contraction, fatigability, and lack of neuroplastic adaptations in the central nervous system. Through this report, we demonstrate that an adequate surgical technique, followed by intensive pelvic floor training and manometry-assisted biofeedback to promote neuroplasticity, can provide successful outcomes.
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- Scleral image analysis via artificial intelligence to evaluate inflammatory status in inflammatory bowel disease. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: In this small-sample exploratory study, we propose that the evaluation of ocular manifestations in patients with IBD may serve as a non-invasive method for assessing inflammatory activity, especially in patients with UC.
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- Transanal irrigation in clinical practice: a scoping review. [Review]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Transanal irrigation was widely used in adult outpatient care, particularly for neurogenic and post-surgical bowel dysfunction, with recurring patterns in irrigation practices. However, heterogeneous outcome reporting limits comparability, highlighting the need for standardized measures and clearer clinical guidance.
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- Machine learning prediction of increased healthcare utilization in colectomy for inflammatory bowel disease. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 06. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Machine learning may assist in identifying IBD patients at risk for increased healthcare resource utilization. Here, we propose a predictive model in the preoperative setting that may allow targeted perioperative planning to optimize outcomes and resource use.
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- The effects of socioeconomic deprivation on colorectal cancer outcomes; a retrospective regional cohort study. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 03. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Those living in more deprived areas face barriers to accessing timely healthcare and are more likely to present as an emergency or with metastatic CRC. These findings could help inform more effective targeting of public health interventions for CRC.
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- Learning curves in Versius-assisted colorectal surgery: a risk-adjusted CUSUM analysis from a single center. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 03. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Learning curves in Versius-assisted colorectal surgery are procedure- and operator-dependent. RA-CUSUM provides a structured method for monitoring trends in operative performance and may support structured training pathways and quality monitoring during implementation of robotic surgery programs.
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- Long-term disease-free survival in young-onset rectal cancer patients surgically treated with curative intent: a retrospective cohort study. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 03. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: The YORC group had DFS outcomes comparable to those of patients aged 50-75 following curative-intent surgery. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER ADD TO THE LITERATURE?: While the incidence of YORC has increased over the past decades, few studies have analyzed survival beyond five years. This study compares YORC patients who were followed for a median of more than five years with groups of older patients with shorter follow-up (56.0 months for those aged 50-75 years, and 39.7 for those aged > 75). The outcomes for YORC patients, including disease-free survival, were comparable to those aged 50-75.
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- Single-center experience with robotic colorectal surgery for benign indications. [Journal Article]Int J Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jul 02. [Online ahead of print]IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Robotic colorectal surgery is safe and reproducible across malignant and benign indications within specialised colorectal robotic centers. Complication profiles matched published benchmarks. Benign cases had a higher conversion rate, but this was driven by prior surgical burden and operative complexity, not platform limitation, and it did not increase morbidity. These data constitute the largest single-center UK evidence base for robotic colorectal surgery across all indications and support the expansion of robotic commissioning into benign practice.
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