This study confirmed that preservation of the IMA should be recommended to reduce the incidence of defecatory disorders after left hemicolectomy for benign disease.

This study shows that prior knowledge of the patient's mesenteric vascular anatomy represents an advantage when performing laparoscopic colorectal resection.

The cut-off of 12 lymph nodes does not influence survival and should not be considered for cancer-specific prediction of patients having neoadjuvant CRT. In contrast LNR is an independent prognostic predictor of DFS and OS in such patients.

Topical 0.4% glyceryl trinitrate is effective in relieving pain and reducing anal resting pressure in patients with anal hypertonia after stapled hemorrhoidopexy.

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Treatment of unsuspected CBDS detected by intraoperative cholangiography during LC with this original technique was safe and effective and a viable alternative of the transcystic endoscopic approach.

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