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A collection of 19 issues

Incisional hernia impacts quality of life years after colorectal cancer surgery

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ LIVING WITH CRC Incisional hernia impacts quality of life years after colorectal cancer surgery The Rein4CeTo1 randomized trial evaluated quality of life, abdominal wall pain, and discomfort in patients 1 and 3 years after colorectal cancer surgery, using CT scans to diagnose incisional hernia.

Single-port versus multi-port robotic surgery for colorectal cancer

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ LIVING WITH CRC Single-port versus multi-port robotic surgery for colorectal cancer In a propensity score-matched analysis of 104 patients per group with stage I-III CRC, researchers compared single-port and multi-port robotic surgery. Single-port robotic surgery may reduce incision burden compared with multi-port robotic surgery.

HIPEC combined with surgery and systemic therapy may improve outcomes in peritoneal metastases

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▸ TREATMENT HIPEC combined with surgery and systemic therapy may improve outcomes in peritoneal metastases An updated meta-analysis of 12 studies (including 2 randomized controlled trials) encompassing more than 2,700 patients found that hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) combined with cytoreductive surgery and systemic therapy

Prophylactic HIPEC analyzed for survival outcomes in locally advanced colorectal cancer

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▸ TREATMENT Prophylactic HIPEC analyzed for survival outcomes in locally advanced colorectal cancer A meta-analysis of 2,023 patients analyzed prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer, extracting and pooling data to analyze peritoneal metastasis-free survival, disease-free survival, and overall survival.

Dementia Linked to Lower Surgery Rates and Survival in Stage I-III Colorectal Cancer

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ LIVING WITH CRC Dementia Linked to Lower Surgery Rates and Survival in Stage I-III Colorectal Cancer Analysis of the Indiana Cancer Registry found that patients with dementia and stage I-III colorectal cancer have increased mortality and receive less invasive evaluations and surgery, with surgery

Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Shows Promise for Rectal Cancer Surgery

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▸ TREATMENT Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Shows Promise for Rectal Cancer Surgery A multicenter study of 3,385 rectal cancer patients aimed to compare short-term recovery, 6-month functional outcomes, and long-term survival among natural orifice specimen extraction surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and open surgery. (Diseases of

Surgery After Disease Progression May Still Benefit Select Liver Metastasis Patients

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▸ TREATMENT Surgery After Disease Progression May Still Benefit Select Liver Metastasis Patients A Japanese nationwide study analyzed patients from the Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis Database who received chemotherapy. (Annals of Surgical Oncology) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always

Systematic review evaluates treatments for bowel dysfunction after colorectal cancer surgery

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ LIVING WITH CRC Systematic review evaluates treatments for bowel dysfunction after colorectal cancer surgery Eight studies examined pharmacological therapies including serotonin receptor antagonists, herbal medicines, diazepam, and Botulinum A toxin for managing bowel dysfunction following sphincter-preserving surgeries. (Adv Pharm Bull) This content is informational

Updated Guidelines for Resectable Colorectal Cancer Published

Skip to content The CRC Digest ● REGULATORY Updated Guidelines for Resectable Colorectal Cancer Published The American Society of Surgical Oncology summarized contemporary guidance from NCCN, ESMO, and JSCCR, highlighting recent evolution in molecular characterization (including mismatch repair status), neoadjuvant therapy, and organ-preservation strategies. (Ann Surg Oncol) This content is informational

Trimodal prehabilitation studied for anxiety and quality of life in CRC surgery

Skip to content The CRC Digest Trimodal prehabilitation studied for anxiety and quality of life in CRC surgery An interim analysis of 45 patients (20 in prehabilitation, 25 in standard care) in a randomized trial evaluated whether a program combining exercise, nutrition, and psychological counseling could affect perioperative anxiety and