Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them....
Evidence and practice recommendations on the use of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer are conflicting. We aimed to summarize best evidence and develop a rapid guideline using transparent, trustworthy, and standardized methodology. We developed a rapid guideline in accordance w...
Early recovery after surgery provides patients with all means to counteract or minimize the deleterious effects of surgery. This concept is suitable for a surgical procedure (e.g., colorectal surgery) and comes in the form of a clinical pathway that covers three periods (pre-, intra- and postoperative). ...
Enhanced recovery after surgery provides patients with optimal means to counteract or minimize the deleterious effects of surgery. This concept can be adapted to suit a specific surgical procedure (i.e., colorectal surgery) and comes in the form of a program or a clinical pathway covering the pre-, intra...
Colectomy,
Colon,
Delphi Technique,
Elective Surgical Procedures,
Length of Stay,
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care,
Perioperative Care,
Postoperative Complications,
Rectum,
Rectum/surgery,
Colon/surgery,
Postoperative Complications/prevention & control
