Colon and Rectal
From the Journals
Endoscopic full-thickness resection of colorectal lesions appears safe and effective
“Before eFTR becomes a primary modality for management of T1 CRC, we do need follow-up data on long-term cancer-related outcomes,” said P...
Conference Coverage
Sometimes medication is enough for a Crohn’s abscess
MAUI, HAWAII – “Evidence of a stricture is of paramount importance.”
News
CRC task force updates colonoscopy follow-up guidance
The new guidance was based on advancements in both research and technology since the last recommendations were published in 2012.
News
U.S. Multi-Society Task Force publishes polypectomy guidance
The panelists' recommendations, which were based on both evidence and clinical experience, range from specific polyp removal techniques to...
Conference Coverage
ERAS takes its place in IBD surgery
Conference Coverage
Opioid prescribing patterns mostly ‘unchanged’ with laparoscopy
SAN FRANCISCO – Geography, institution size, and surgical volume were among factors that predicted higher opioid use.
Conference Coverage
Prescribing guide recommends fewer opioids after colorectal surgery
SAN FRANCISCO – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts analyzed postoperative colorectal surgery opioid use and come up with a guide for...
Conference Coverage
KRAS-mutation colon, rectal cancers have distinct survival profiles
Guidelines
New practice guideline: CRC screening isn’t necessary for low-risk patients aged 50-75 years
For individuals aged 50-79 with no symptoms and an estimated 15-year CRC risk below 3%, no screening is recommended by BMJ Rapid Recommendations...
From the Journals
Laparoscopic surgery has short-term advantages for elderly patients with colorectal cancer
Elderly patients with colorectal cancer have better perioperative outcomes than do those who undergo open surgery, although in this sample, long-...
From the Journals
Clip closure reduced bleeding after large lesion resection
Delayed bleeding after resection of large nonpedunculated polyps was significantly reduced after clip closure.