GENERAL

Complications of Colonoscopy

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Introduction Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colonic investigation. It is a sensitive diagnostic tool and provides a nonsurgical approach for the removal of colonic and rectal polyps. However, colonoscopy…

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Enhanced Recovery Pathways After Colorectal Surgery

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Background Major surgery is usually followed by pain, stress-induced organ dysfunction, and catabolism. These sequelae increase the risk of cardiopulmonary, infectious, thromboembolic, and cognitive complications and functional impairment, prolong hospitalization,…

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Prevention and Management of Ostomy Complications

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Introduction The term ostomy originates from the Latin word stoma, meaning “opening” or “origin,” and from the Greek word stomat, meaning “mouth.” Historically it is unclear when and how the…

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Medical Documentation and Coding for the Colorectal Surgeon

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Introduction One of the most essential and least understood issues affecting colorectal surgeons is accurate medical documentation and coding via the current procedural terminology (CPT) coding system. This coding system…

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Measuring Outcomes

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Introduction Outcome measurement can be defined various ways. One definition is “a measure of the quality of medical care, the standard against which the end result of an intervention is…

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Urologic Issues in Colorectal Surgery

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Introduction Urologic issues pertaining to colorectal surgery can be broadly categorized according to the organ involved: the ureter, bladder, or urethra and their associated nerves and vessels. Because both colorectal…

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Management of Hemorrhage during Pelvic Surgery

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Introduction Pelvic dissection is inherent to the management of many rectal, urologic, and gynecologic conditions, and operating deep in the pelvis requires an intimate knowledge of the anatomy of this…

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