INTRODUCTION: The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic precision of serum
carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in the detection of local or distant recurrence following …

The role of the pathologist in the preoperative diagnosis of phyllodes tumours of the breast
is critical to appropriate surgical planning. However, reliable differentiation of phyllodes …

Background Radical surgery via total mesorectal excision might not be the optimal first-line
treatment for early-stage rectal cancer. An organ-preserving strategy with selective total …

Chemokines promote tumour progression by enhancing proliferation and modifying the
immune response. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that CCL2 monocyte …

Methods: Twenty-six inexperienced surgeons underwent a training program for LC on a VR
simulator. Trainees were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 specific protocols of 10 sessions …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries.
Despite operative advances and the widespread adoption of combined-modality treatment, …

Aims This study aims to evaluate the long-term effect of bariatric surgery on cardiovascular
outcomes of patients with obesity. Methods and results A nested cohort study was carried out …

PURPOSE: Using meta-analytical techniques, this study was designed to compare open
and laparoscopic abdominal procedures used to treat full-thickness rectal prolapse in adults. …

BACKGROUND: Optimal surgical intervention for low-grade haemorrhoids is unknown.
Rubber band ligation (RBL) is probably the most common intervention. Haemorrhoidal artery …

Background Elderly patients are often regarded as high-risk patients for major abdominal
surgery because of a lack of functional reserve and associated medical comorbidities. The aim …