Annals of Coloproctology

Review

August 31, 2019

Postoperative Bowel Function After Anal Sphincter-Preserving Rectal Cancer Surgery: Risks Factors, Diagnostic Modalities, and Management

Chris George Cura Pales, Sanghyun An, Jan Paolo Cruz, Kwangmin Kim, Youngwan Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):160-166.

Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) refers to a disturbance of bowel function that commonly manifests within 1 month after rectal cancer surgery. A low level of anastomosis and chemoradiotherapy have...

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August 31, 2019

Oncologic and Anastomotic Safety of Low Ligation of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery With Additional Lymph Node Retrieval: A Case-Control Study

Cho Shin Kim, Sohyun Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):167-173.

Purpose: We assessed the oncologic and anastomotic benefits of low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) with additional lymph node (LN) retrieval. Methods: We performed a retrospective case-control study between...

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August 31, 2019

Sentinel Lymph Node Analysis in Colorectal Cancer Patients Using One-Step Nucleic Acid Amplification in Combination With Fluorescence and Indocyanine Green

Francesco Esposito, Adele Noviello, Nicola Moles, Enrico Coppola Bottazzi, Mario Baiamonte, Ina Macaione, Umberto Ferbo, Maria Lepore, Antonio Miro, Francesco Crafa

Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):174-180.

Purpose: Analysis of the sentinel lymph node (SLN) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients was proposed for more accurate staging and tailored lymphadenectomy. The aim of this study was to assess...

Original Article

August 31, 2019

Comparison of Short-term Outcomes of Laparoscopic-Assisted Colon Cancer Surgery Using a Joystick-Guided Endoscope Holder (Soloassist II) or a Human Assistant

Jun Sung Kim, Won Cheol Park, Joo Hyun Lee

Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):181-186.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted colon cancer surgery in the Soloassist II-assisted (SA) group and in the human-assisted (HA) group. Methods: A total of 76...

Original Article

August 31, 2019

Clinical Outcomes of Ileostomy Closure According to Timing During Adjuvant Chemotherapy After Rectal Cancer Surgery

Yoo Jin Choi, Jung-Myun Kwak, Neul Ha, Tae Hoon Lee, Se Jin Baek, Jin Kim, Seon Hahn Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):187-193.

Purpose: No guidelines exist detailing when to implement a temporary ileostomy closure in the setting of adjuvant chemotherapy following sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer. The aim of this study was...

Original Article

August 31, 2019

Long-term Transanal Excision Outcomes in Patients With T1 Rectal Cancer: Comparative Analysis of Radical Resection

Yunghuyn Hwang, Yong Sik Yoon, Jun Woo Bong, Hye Yun Choi, In Ho Song, Jong Lyul Lee, Chan Wook Kim, In Ja Park, Seok-Byung Lim, Chang Sik Yu, et al.

Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):194-201.

Purpose: Transanal excision (TAE) is an alternative surgical procedure for early rectal cancer. This study compared long-term TAE outcomes, in terms of survival and local recurrence (LR), with total mesorectal...

Original Article

August 31, 2019

Combination Assessment of Clinical Complete Response of Patients With Rectal Cancer Following Chemoradiotherapy With Endoscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Hye Mi Ko, Yo Han Choi, Jeong Eun Lee, Kyung Ha Lee, Ji Yeon Kim, Jin Soo Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):202-208.

Purpose: The response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for rectal cancer can be assessed using digital rectal examination, endoscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Precise assessment of clinical complete response (CR)...

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August 31, 2019

Impact of Patient’s Pain and Fatigue on Decision of Discharge After Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

Gyeora Lee, Jun-Suh Lee, Ji Hoon Kim, Duk Yeon Hwang, Yoon-Suk Lee

Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):209-215.

Purpose: Hospital stays after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer tend to be much shorter than those after conventional open surgery. Many factors, including surgical outcomes and complications, are associated with...

What Should Be Considered for Local Excision in Early Rectal Cancer? Taesung Ahn Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):155-157. Editorial August 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	The Impact of Patient’s Pain and Fatigue on the Discharge Decision After Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Won Beom Jung Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):158-159. Editorial August 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Postoperative Bowel Function After Anal Sphincter-Preserving Rectal Cancer Surgery: Risks Factors, Diagnostic Modalities, and Management Chris George Cura Pales, Sanghyun An, Jan Paolo Cruz, Kwangmin Kim, Youngwan Kim Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):160-166. Review August 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Oncologic and Anastomotic Safety of Low Ligation of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery With Additional Lymph Node Retrieval: A Case-Control Study Cho Shin Kim, Sohyun Kim Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):167-173. Original Article August 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Sentinel Lymph Node Analysis in Colorectal Cancer Patients Using One-Step Nucleic Acid Amplification in Combination With Fluorescence and Indocyanine Green Francesco Esposito, Adele Noviello, Nicola Moles, Enrico Coppola Bottazzi, Mario Baiamonte, Ina Macaione, Umberto Ferbo, Maria Lepore, Antonio Miro, Francesco Crafa Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):174-180. Original Article August 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Comparison of Short-term Outcomes of Laparoscopic-Assisted Colon Cancer Surgery Using a Joystick-Guided Endoscope Holder (Soloassist II) or a Human Assistant Jun Sung Kim, Won Cheol Park, Joo Hyun Lee Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):181-186. Original Article August 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Clinical Outcomes of Ileostomy Closure According to Timing During Adjuvant Chemotherapy After Rectal Cancer Surgery Yoo Jin Choi, Jung-Myun Kwak, Neul Ha, Tae Hoon Lee, Se Jin Baek, Jin Kim, Seon Hahn Kim Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):187-193. Original Article August 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Long-term Transanal Excision Outcomes in Patients With T1 Rectal Cancer: Comparative Analysis of Radical Resection Yunghuyn Hwang, Yong Sik Yoon, Jun Woo Bong, Hye Yun Choi, In Ho Song, Jong Lyul Lee, Chan Wook Kim, In Ja Park, Seok-Byung Lim, Chang Sik Yu, et al. Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):194-201. Original Article August 31, 2019 Cited By 1 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Combination Assessment of Clinical Complete Response of Patients With Rectal Cancer Following Chemoradiotherapy With Endoscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Hye Mi Ko, Yo Han Choi, Jeong Eun Lee, Kyung Ha Lee, Ji Yeon Kim, Jin Soo Kim Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):202-208. Original Article August 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Impact of Patient’s Pain and Fatigue on Decision of Discharge After Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Gyeora Lee, Jun-Suh Lee, Ji Hoon Kim, Duk Yeon Hwang, Yoon-Suk Lee Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):209-215. Original Article August 31, 2019 Cited By 1 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
A Rare Case of Posterior Horseshoe Abscess Extending to Anterolateral Extraperitoneal Compartment: Anatomical and Technical Considerations Christianna Oikonomou, Periklis Alepas, Stelios Gavriil, Dimitrios Kalliouris, Konstantinos Manesis, Petros Bouboulis, Dimitrios Filippou, Panagiotis Skandalakis Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):216-220. Case Report May 31, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Bilateral Rotational S Flap Technique for Preventing Restenosis in Patients With Severe Circular Anal Stenosis: A Review of 2 Cases Yuda Handaya, Mukhamad Sunardi Ann Coloproctol. 2019;35(4):221-224. Case Report February 19, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF