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Suture fixation versus self-gripping mesh for open inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysi
(Springer, 2020-05-22)Introduction: Morbidity following open inguinal hernia repair is mainly related to chronic pain. ProGrip™ is a self-gripping mesh which aims to reduce rates of chronic pain. The aim of this study is to perform an update ... -
Coronavirus pandemic and colorectal surgery: practical advice based on the Italian experience
(Wiley, 2020-06)Aim: The current COVID-19 pandemic is challenging healthcare systems at a global level. We provide a practical strategy to reorganize pathways of emergency and elective colorectal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: ... -
Post-operative and oncological 3-year follow-up outcomes in stage 2 colonic cancer in the emergency and elective setting: a cohort study
(Wiley, 2020-04-07)Background: Stage 2 colonic cancer comprises a heterogeneous group of patients with a spectrum of disease, from invasion of the sub-serosa to tumour perforation into visceral peritoneum/adjacent organs. This study evaluates ... -
Characterization of colorectal mucus using infrared spectroscopy: a potential target for bowel cancer screening and diagnosis
(Nature Publishing Group, 2020-08)Biological materials presenting early signs of cancer would be beneficial for cancer screening/diagnosis. In this respect, the suitability of potentially exploiting mucus in colorectal cancer was tested using infrared ... -
Outcomes of surgically managed recurrent parastomal hernia: the Sisyphean challenge of the hernia world
(Springer, 2020-03-06)Purpose: The management of a recurrent (symptomatic) parastomal hernia (PSH) presents a dilemma. The aim of this study was to review the outcome of patients who underwent a recurrent PSH repair. Methods: Retrospective ... -
International classification of abdominal wall planes (ICAP) to describe mesh insertion for ventral hernia repair
(Wiley, 2020-02)Nomenclature for mesh insertion during ventral hernia repair is inconsistent and confusing. Several terms, including 'inlay', 'sublay' and 'underlay', can refer to the same anatomical planes in the indexed literature. This ... -
Definitions for loss of domain: an International Delphi Consensus of Expert Surgeons
(Springer, 2020-04)No standardized written or volumetric definition exists for 'loss of domain' (LOD). This limits the utility of LOD as a morphological descriptor and as a predictor of peri- and postoperative outcomes. Consequently, our aim ... -
Treatment of hemorrhoids: A survey of surgical practice in Australia and New Zealand
(IS Publishing, 2019-11)Hemorrhoidal disease is the most common anorectal disorder. Hemorrhoids can be classified as external or internal, according to their relation to the dentate line. External hemorrhoids originate below the dentate line and ... -
Vaginal microbiota and human papillomavirus: a systematic review
(Galenos, 2019-09)Accumulating evidence indicates the potential correlation between the vaginal microbioma and the acquisition and persistence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This study has as intention to demonstrate the potential ... -
Clinicopathological factors associated with positive circumferential margins in rectal cancers
(Wiley, 2019-12)Positive circumferential resections are associated with local disease recurrence and reduced survival in rectal cancer. We studied a cohort of consecutive rectal cancer resections to assess for clinicopathological differences ... -
Intra-anal use of imiquimod: what is the clinical evidence?
(Sage, 2019-09)Imiquimod has been demonstrated to be rather effective in patients with anal as well as perianal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs). Nevertheless, until now the intra-anal use of imiquimod has been considered ... -
A comment on Persistent fistula after anorectal abscess drainage: local experience of 11 years
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Incidence of and risk factors for stoma-site incisional herniation after reversal
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Open versus laparoscopic mesh repair of primary unilateral uncomplicated inguinal hernia: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
(Springer, 2019-06-03)One standard repair technique for groin hernias does not exist. The objective of this study is to perform an update meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis to investigate if there is a difference in terms of recurrence ... -
In support of mesh for hernia repair
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Addition of docetaxel to first-line long-term hormone therapy in prostate cancer (STAMPEDE): modelling to estimate long-term survival, quality-adjusted survival and cost-effectiveness
(Elsevier, 2018-12)Results from large randomised controlled trials have shown that adding docetaxel to the standard of care (SOC) for men initiating hormone therapy for prostate cancer (PC) prolongs survival for those with metastatic disease ... -
Pharmacist-led, video-stimulated feedback to reduce prescribing errors in doctors-in-training: a mixed methods evaluation
(British Pharmacological Society, 2019-07)AIM: To develop and evaluate a feasible, authentic pharmacist-led prescribing feedback intervention for doctors-in-training, to reduce prescribing errors. METHODS: This was a mixed methods study. Sixteen postgraduate ... -
Systematic review and meta-analysis of incisional hernia post-reversal of ileostomy
(Springer, 2019-05-09)Incisional hernia following closure of loop ileostomy is a common problem. Assessment of the proportion of this complication is limited by small sample size and inconsistent reporting. The aim of this review was to provide ...
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