Volume 40 Issue 1

Editorial To go high, or to go low: the never-ending debate of inferior mesenteric artery ligation

HyungJoo Baik

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):1-2.

Reviews Multimodal prerehabilitation for elderly patients with sarcopenia in colorectal surgery

Jingting Wu, Hannah Chi, Shawn Kok, Jason M.W. Chua, Xi-Xiao Huang, Shipin Zhang, Shimin Mah, Li-Xin Foo, Hui-Yee Peh, Hui-Bing Lee, Phoebe Tay, Cherie Tong, Jasmine Ladlad, Cheryl H.M. Tan, Nathanelle Khoo, Darius Aw, Cheryl X.Z. Chong, Leonard M.L. Ho, Sharmini S. Sivarajah, Jialin Ng, Winson J.H. Tan, Fung-Joon Foo, Bin-Tean Teh, Frederick H. Koh

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):3-12.

Performance reporting design in artificial intelligence studies using image-based TNM staging and prognostic parameters in rectal cancer: a systematic review

Minsung Kim, Taeyong Park, Bo Young Oh, Min Jeong Kim, Bum-Joo Cho, Il Tae Son

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):13-26.

Original Articles Long-term bowel functional outcomes following anal sphincter-preserving surgery for upper and middle rectal cancer: a single-center longitudinal study

Ahmad Sakr, Seung Yoon Yang, Min Soo Cho, Hyuk Hur, Byung Soh Min, Kang Young Lee, Nam Kyu Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):27-35.

Development of a home health care service platform for ostomy patient management

Seongwoo Yang, Ji Won Park, Hyuk Hur, Min Jung Kim, Seung-Yong Jeong, Kyounghoon Park, Ik Yong Kim

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):36-43.

Learning curve for single-port robot-assisted colectomy

Moon Suk Choi, Seong Hyeon Yun, Sung Chul Lee, Jung Kyong Shin, Yoon Ah Park, Jungwook Huh, Yong Beom Cho, Hee Cheol Kim, Woo Yong Lee

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):44-51.

Laser hemorrhoidoplasty in the treatment of symptomatic hemorrhoids: a pilot Australian study

Anshini Jain, Chen Lew, Gamze Aksakal, Richard Hiscock, Naseem Mirbagheri

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):52-61.

Long-term clinical outcomes after high and low ligations with lymph node dissection around the root of the inferior mesenteric artery in patients with rectal cancer

Min Wan Lee, Sung Sil Park, Kiho You, Dong Eun Lee, Dong Woon Lee, Sung Chan Park, Kyung Su Han, Dae Kyung Sohn, Chang Won Hong, Bun Kim, Byung Chang Kim, Hee Jin Chang, Dae Yong Kim, Jae Hwan Oh

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):62-73.

Technical Notes Transanal opening of the intersphincteric space (TROPIS): a novel procedure on the horizon to effectively manage high complex anal fistulas

Pankaj Garg, Anvesha Mongia

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):74-81.

Can the Heald anal stent help to reduce anastomotic or rectal stump leak in elective and emergency colorectal surgery? A single-center experience

Michael Jones, Brendan Moran, Richard John Heald, John Bunni

Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(1):82-85.