There is an ongoing interest in colorectal surgery and proctology. In the oncologic field, increasing incidence of colorectal cancer and new available technologies claim for a multidisciplinary and tailored approach. In proctology, a trend toward less invasive techniques in the treatment of common anorectal disease (such as hemorrhoidal disease, anal fistula, and anal fissure) exists to reduce anatomic and functional long-term consequences, postoperative pain, and to guarantee a rapid return to daily activities. In emergency and colorectal surgery, how to reduce anastomotic leak, surgical site infections, and mortality are still debated.
Robust evidence is still also lacking in many fields and the preliminary results of new techniques have not been confirmed by other studies with larger samples or with a longer follow-up. Systematic reviews' summaries, and pooling the results of primary studies may address some research questions and improve the evidence. Other historical overviews and state of the art about common techniques may drive clinicians towards better research questions and improve their knowledge on a particular topic.
The purpose of this Research Topic is to collect Historical overviews, Original Research, Reviews, as well as Clinical Trials concerning the following aspects:
- Surgery of Colorectal cancer
- Hemorrhoidal disease
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Pruritus ani
- Benign colorectal diseases
- New technologies
There is an ongoing interest in colorectal surgery and proctology. In the oncologic field, increasing incidence of colorectal cancer and new available technologies claim for a multidisciplinary and tailored approach. In proctology, a trend toward less invasive techniques in the treatment of common anorectal disease (such as hemorrhoidal disease, anal fistula, and anal fissure) exists to reduce anatomic and functional long-term consequences, postoperative pain, and to guarantee a rapid return to daily activities. In emergency and colorectal surgery, how to reduce anastomotic leak, surgical site infections, and mortality are still debated.
Robust evidence is still also lacking in many fields and the preliminary results of new techniques have not been confirmed by other studies with larger samples or with a longer follow-up. Systematic reviews' summaries, and pooling the results of primary studies may address some research questions and improve the evidence. Other historical overviews and state of the art about common techniques may drive clinicians towards better research questions and improve their knowledge on a particular topic.
The purpose of this Research Topic is to collect Historical overviews, Original Research, Reviews, as well as Clinical Trials concerning the following aspects:
- Surgery of Colorectal cancer
- Hemorrhoidal disease
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Pruritus ani
- Benign colorectal diseases
- New technologies
