Laparoscopic surgery produces comparable results to open surgery for rectal cancer, show the findings of the first, large, randomized trial of the technique. Laparoscopic proctectomy resulted in ...

Thousands of Americans facing severe inflammatory bowel disease are turning to a procedure colloquially known as barbie butt surgery when conventional treatments no longer provide relief. This life ...

A GLAMOUROUS influencer has revealed she had a 'Barbie bum' and hailed the surgery as "one of the best things I've ever done in my life". Holly April, 30, underwent a life-changing proctectomy to ...

Total Mesorectal Neglect in the Age of Total Mesorectal Excision All patients in the National Cancer Data Base diagnosed with rectal cancer from 1998 to 2010 were initially included. Use of LE versus ...

Ben had his colon removed and a stoma bag fitted in June 2022, but continued to be plagued with issues including mucus and blood production from his anus. Determined to live a normal life, the biology ...

Robotic-assisted proctectomy (RAP) has emerged as the predominant surgical approach for patients with rectal cancer in recent years; although good postoperative patient recovery with accurate ...

Endoscopic transanal proctectomy (ETAP) has shown promise as a minimally invasive procedure to treat rectal cancer, according to the findings of a recent prospective, multicentre study published in ...

Preservation of sexual function is an issue for all patients who require pelvic surgery; however, fecundity is especially important for young women who have not yet considered or completed their ...