BACKGROUND There is conflicting evidence as to whether obesity and neck circumference
are predictors of difficult intubation in the surgical population. In addition, the cut-off neck …

Importance Although American guidelines recommend use of adjuvant chemotherapy in
patients with locally advanced rectal cancer, individuals who achieve a pathological complete …

Introduction Current risk stratification tools for patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) rely on
final surgical pathology but may be improved with the addition of novel serum biomarkers. …

Objective: Our objective was to review the literature surrounding the risks of viral transmission
during laparoscopic surgery and propose mitigation measures to address these risks. …

Background With greater transparency in health system reporting and increased reliance on
patient-centred outcomes, patient satisfaction has become a priority in delivering quality …

Background Robotic surgery has gained popularity in surgical oncology. Rectal cancer
surgery, known to be technically challenging, may benefit from robotics in achieving better …

Background Preoperative colorectal tumor localization is crucial for appropriate resection
and treatment planning. As the localization accuracy of conventional colonoscopy is …

Purpose The primary objective of this study was to identify Ontario family physicians’
knowledge and perceptions of bariatric surgery. Methods The study population included all …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between technical
performance and patient outcomes in laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery. Background: …

BACKGROUND: The traditional approach for perforated diverticulitis, the Hartmann procedure,
has considerable morbidity and the challenge of stoma reversal. Alternative procedures, …