Our reviews
| Status | Stage |
|---|---|
- <i> Coriolus (Trametes) versicolor</i> mushroom to reduce adverse effects from chemotherapy or radiotherapy in people with colorectal cancer
- Adjuvant chemotherapy for small intestine adenocarcinoma
- Adjuvant Therapy for completely resected Stage II Colon Cancer
- Analgesia in patients with acute abdominal pain
- Anti-angiogenic therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of postoperative wound infection in adults undergoing open elective inguinal or femoral hernia repair
- Antibiotic regimens for secondary peritonitis of gastrointestinal origin in adults
- Antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis
- Antibiotics versus placebo for prevention of postoperative infection after appendicectomy.
- Antimicrobial prophylaxis for colorectal surgery
- Appendectomy versus antibiotic treatment for acute appendicitis
- Biomarkers for diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults
- Blood CEA levels for detecting recurrent colorectal cancer
- Bowel Preparation and Prokinetic Agents for Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Bowel preparation for colonoscopy
- Cesarean delivery for the prevention of anal incontinence
- Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function
- Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients
- Chromoscopy versus conventional endoscopy for the detection of polyps in the colon and rectum
- Cisapride for Intestinal Constipation
- Closure methods for laparotomy incisions for preventing incisional hernias and other wound complications
- Closure methods of the appendix stump for complications during laparoscopic appendectomy
- Colonoscopic polypectomy for prevention of colorectal cancer
- Colorectal stents for the management of malignant colonic obstructions
- Combination chemotherapy versus single-agent chemotherapy during preoperative chemoradiation for resectable rectal cancer
- Computed tomography for diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults
- Concomitant hyperthermia and radiation therapy for treating locally advanced rectal cancer
- Conventional versus LigaSure hemorrhoidectomy for patients with symptomatic Hemorrhoids
- Covering ileo- or colostomy in anterior resection for rectal carcinoma
- Curative surgery for obstruction from primary left colorectal carcinoma: Primary or staged resection?
- Cytoreductive surgery alone or combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for pseudomyxoma peritonei
- Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
- Dietary fibre for the prevention of recurrent colorectal adenomas and carcinomas
- Dietary flavonoid for preventing colorectal neoplasms
- Duration of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Early enteral nutrition within 24 hours of lower gastrointestinal surgery versus later commencement for length of hospital stay and postoperative complications
- Early versus delayed appendicectomy for appendiceal phlegmon or abscess
- Endovascular rectal artery embolisation (RAE) for symptomatic haemorrhoids
- Energy source instruments for laparoscopic colectomy
- Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Extensive intraoperative peritoneal lavage for resectable advanced gastric cancer
- Fast track surgery versus conventional recovery strategies for colorectal surgery
- Fibrin sealants for the prevention of postoperative pancreatic fistula following pancreatic surgery
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy versus faecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals
- Fluoropyrimidine-HAI (hepatic arterial infusion) versus systemic chemotherapy (SCT) for unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Gases for establishing pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic abdominal surgery
- Guaiac-based faecal occult blood tests versus faecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk individuals
- Hand assisted laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopy for colorectal surgery
- Heated insufflation with or without humidification for laparoscopic abdominal surgery
- Heparins and mechanical methods for thromboprophylaxis in colorectal surgery
- Hepatic artery adjuvant chemotherapy for patients having resection or ablation of colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver
- High versus low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery in curative surgery for non-metastatic rectal cancer
- Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists as adjuvant treatment for resected colorectal cancer
- Ileostomy or colostomy for temporary decompression of colorectal anastomosis
- Imaging modalities for the detection of posterior pelvic floor disorders in women with obstructed defaecation syndrome
- Incision and drainage of perianal abscess with or without treatment of anal fistula
- Intermittent versus continuous systemic therapy as treatment for unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer
- Interventions for anal canal intraepithelial neoplasia
- Interventions for improving uptake of population-based screening for colorectal cancer using fecal occult blood testing
- Interventions for reducing diarrhoea in patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
- Intra-abdominal drains for the prophylaxis of anastomotic leak in elective colorectal surgery
- Intra-peritoneal prophylactic agents for preventing adhesions and adhesive intestinal obstruction after non-gynaecological abdominal surgery
- Intravenous hyoscine-N-butyl bromide for aiding colonoscopy
- Irinotecan chemotherapy combined with fluoropyrimidines versus irinotecan alone for overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced and/or metastatic colorectal cancer
- Lactulose versus Polyethylene Glycol for Chronic Constipation
- Laparoscopic techniques versus open techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Laparoscopic versus open resection for sigmoid diverticulitis
- Laparoscopic versus Open surgery for small bowel Crohn's disease
- Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
- Laparoscopic versus open surgery in small bowel obstruction
- Laparoscopic versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair
- Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
- Lateral pararectal versus transrectal stoma placement for prevention of parastomal herniation
- Laxatives for the treatment of hemorrhoids.
- Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy
- Long-term results of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of acute appendicitis
- Management for intussusception in children
- Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery
- Mesalamine (5-ASA) for the prevention of recurrent diverticulitis
- Mesh fixation techniques for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in adults
- Mesh fixation techniques in primary ventral or incisional hernia repair
- Mesh fixation with glue versus suture for chronic pain and recurrence in Lichtenstein inguinal hernioplasty
- Mesh prophylaxis for hernia in abdominal incisions
- Mesh versus non-mesh for emergency groin hernia repair
- Mesh versus non-mesh for inguinal and femoral hernia repair
- Narrow band imaging versus conventional white light colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal polyps
- Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer
- Nitrous Oxide for Colonoscopy
- Non surgical therapy for anal fissure
- Non-resection versus resection for an asymptomatic primary tumour in patients with unresectable Stage IV colorectal cancer
- Open Mesh versus non-Mesh for groin hernia repair
- Open Preperitoneal Techniques versus Lichtenstein Repair for elective Inguinal Hernias
- Open surgical procedures for incisional hernias
- Open versus laparoscopic (assisted) ileo pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis
- Open versus laparoscopic repair for paediatric inguinal hernia
- Operative procedures for fissure in ano
- Oral traditional Chinese medication for adhesive small bowel obstruction
- Oral versus intravenous fluoropyrimidines for colorectal cancer
- Oral water soluble contrast for the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction
- Palliative chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer
- Perioperative blood transfusions and recurrence of colorectal cancer
- Phlebotonics for haemorrhoids
- Physical activity interventions for disease-related physical and mental health during and following treatment in people with non-advanced colorectal cancer
- Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy in rectal cancer operated for cure.
- Pre and peri-operative erythropoeitin for reducing allogeneic blood transfusions in colorectal cancer surgery.
- Pre-operative chemoradiation for non-metastatic locally advanced rectal cancer
- Prehabilitation versus no prehabilitation to improve functional capacity, reduce postoperative complications and improve quality of life in colorectal cancer surgery
- Preoperative chemoradiation versus radiation alone for stage II and III resectable rectal cancer
- Preoperative combined mechanical and oral antibiotic bowel preparation for preventing complications in elective colorectal surgery
- Preoperative nutrition therapy in people undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
- Preoperative radiotherapy and curative surgery for the management of localised rectal carcinoma
- Preservation versus elective neurectomy of the ilioinguinal nerve for open mesh inguinal hernia surgery
- Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin for abdominal or pelvic surgery
- Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal surgery
- Propofol for sedation during colonoscopy
- Prosthetic mesh placement for the prevention of parastomal herniation
- Purse-string skin closure versus linear skin closure in people undergoing stoma reversal
- Quality of life after rectal resection for cancer, with or without permanent colostomy.
- Radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Reconstructive Techniques After Rectal Resection for Rectal Cancer
- Resection versus no intervention or other surgical interventions for colorectal cancer liver metastases
- Robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer
- Rubber band ligation versus excisional haemorrhoidectomy for haemorrhoids
- Screening for colorectal cancer using the faecal occult blood test, Hemoccult
- Screening sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy for reducing colorectal cancer mortality in asymptomatic persons
- Second-line systemic therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Selective internal radiation therapy for liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Short term benefits for laparoscopic colorectal resection
- Shouldice technique versus other open techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Single layer versus double layer suture anastomosis of the gastrointestinal tract
- Single-incision versus conventional multi-incision laparoscopic appendicectomy for suspected uncomplicated appendicitis
- Stapled versus conventional surgery for hemorrhoids
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for colorectal anastomosis surgery
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for ileocolic anastomoses
- Statins for preventing colorectal adenoma and carcinoma
- Surgical intervention for anorectal fistula
- Survival differences with immediate versus delayed chemotherapy for asymptomatic incurable metastatic colorectal cancer
- Systemic prokinetic pharmacologic treatment for postoperative adynamic ileus following abdominal surgery in adults
- Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs for stopping bleeding from haemorrhoids
- Trans anal haemorrhoidal de-arterialisation versus stapled haemorrhoidopexy for the management of haemorrhoidal disease
- Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Transanal tube for the prevention of anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer surgery
- Transparent Cap Colonoscopy versus Standard Colonoscopy to Improve Caecal Intubation
- Transverse verses midline incisions for abdominal surgery
- Uncut Roux-en-Y reconstruction after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer
- Virtual reality simulation training for health professions trainees in gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Watchful waiting versus surgical operation for asymptomatic hernia
- Water infusion versus air insufflation for colonoscopy
- Workload and surgeon´s specialty for outcome after colorectal cancer surgery
- Colorectal (bowel) cancer is common worldwide but is especially prevalent in industrialised countries. Genes, diet and lifestyle all seem to be important in the development of bowel cancer.
- Epidural local anaesthetics for prevention of postoperative gastrointestinal paralysis, vomiting and pain after abdominal surgery
- What are the effects of using a drain compared to no drain after surgical removal of the appendix for treating complicated appendicitis?
- Benign ano-rectal surgery (14)
- Antimicrobial prophylaxis for colorectal surgery
- Stapled versus conventional surgery for hemorrhoids
- Cesarean delivery for the prevention of anal incontinence
- Imaging modalities for the detection of posterior pelvic floor disorders in women with obstructed defaecation syndrome
- Laxatives for the treatment of hemorrhoids.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs for stopping bleeding from haemorrhoids
- Surgical intervention for anorectal fistula
- Non surgical therapy for anal fissure
- Phlebotonics for haemorrhoids
- Conventional versus LigaSure hemorrhoidectomy for patients with symptomatic Hemorrhoids
- Operative procedures for fissure in ano
- Rubber band ligation versus excisional haemorrhoidectomy for haemorrhoids
- Trans anal haemorrhoidal de-arterialisation versus stapled haemorrhoidopexy for the management of haemorrhoidal disease
- Incision and drainage of perianal abscess with or without treatment of anal fistula
- Colorectal cancer, oncology (23)
- Adjuvant chemotherapy for small intestine adenocarcinoma
- Adjuvant Therapy for completely resected Stage II Colon Cancer
- Hepatic artery adjuvant chemotherapy for patients having resection or ablation of colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver
- Palliative chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer
- Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients
- <i> Coriolus (Trametes) versicolor</i> mushroom to reduce adverse effects from chemotherapy or radiotherapy in people with colorectal cancer
- Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
- Blood CEA levels for detecting recurrent colorectal cancer
- Survival differences with immediate versus delayed chemotherapy for asymptomatic incurable metastatic colorectal cancer
- Duration of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Fluoropyrimidine-HAI (hepatic arterial infusion) versus systemic chemotherapy (SCT) for unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists as adjuvant treatment for resected colorectal cancer
- Concomitant hyperthermia and radiation therapy for treating locally advanced rectal cancer
- Intermittent versus continuous systemic therapy as treatment for unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer
- Interventions for reducing diarrhoea in patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
- Irinotecan chemotherapy combined with fluoropyrimidines versus irinotecan alone for overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced and/or metastatic colorectal cancer
- Oral versus intravenous fluoropyrimidines for colorectal cancer
- Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy in rectal cancer operated for cure.
- Second-line systemic therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Combination chemotherapy versus single-agent chemotherapy during preoperative chemoradiation for resectable rectal cancer
- Anti-angiogenic therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Colorectal cancer, surgery (38)
- Heparins and mechanical methods for thromboprophylaxis in colorectal surgery
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for ileocolic anastomoses
- Antimicrobial prophylaxis for colorectal surgery
- Colorectal stents for the management of malignant colonic obstructions
- Colonoscopic polypectomy for prevention of colorectal cancer
- Purse-string skin closure versus linear skin closure in people undergoing stoma reversal
- Interventions for anal canal intraepithelial neoplasia
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy versus faecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals
- Covering ileo- or colostomy in anterior resection for rectal carcinoma
- Curative surgery for obstruction from primary left colorectal carcinoma: Primary or staged resection?
- Cytoreductive surgery alone or combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for pseudomyxoma peritonei
- Energy source instruments for laparoscopic colectomy
- Perioperative blood transfusions and recurrence of colorectal cancer
- Hand assisted laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopy for colorectal surgery
- High versus low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery in curative surgery for non-metastatic rectal cancer
- Ileostomy or colostomy for temporary decompression of colorectal anastomosis
- Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy
- Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
- Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery
- Mesh prophylaxis for hernia in abdominal incisions
- Quality of life after rectal resection for cancer, with or without permanent colostomy.
- Physical activity interventions for disease-related physical and mental health during and following treatment in people with non-advanced colorectal cancer
- Preoperative radiotherapy and curative surgery for the management of localised rectal carcinoma
- Prehabilitation versus no prehabilitation to improve functional capacity, reduce postoperative complications and improve quality of life in colorectal cancer surgery
- Intra-abdominal drains for the prophylaxis of anastomotic leak in elective colorectal surgery
- Selective internal radiation therapy for liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Preoperative chemoradiation versus radiation alone for stage II and III resectable rectal cancer
- Pre-operative chemoradiation for non-metastatic locally advanced rectal cancer
- Reconstructive Techniques After Rectal Resection for Rectal Cancer
- Resection versus no intervention or other surgical interventions for colorectal cancer liver metastases
- Short term benefits for laparoscopic colorectal resection
- Radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Non-resection versus resection for an asymptomatic primary tumour in patients with unresectable Stage IV colorectal cancer
- Early enteral nutrition within 24 hours of lower gastrointestinal surgery versus later commencement for length of hospital stay and postoperative complications
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for colorectal anastomosis surgery
- Pre and peri-operative erythropoeitin for reducing allogeneic blood transfusions in colorectal cancer surgery.
- Long-term results of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection
- Workload and surgeon´s specialty for outcome after colorectal cancer surgery
- Constipation (3)
- Disease of appendix (11)
- Antibiotics versus placebo for prevention of postoperative infection after appendicectomy.
- Biomarkers for diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults
- Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
- Closure methods of the appendix stump for complications during laparoscopic appendectomy
- Early versus delayed appendicectomy for appendiceal phlegmon or abscess
- Computed tomography for diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults
- Single-incision versus conventional multi-incision laparoscopic appendicectomy for suspected uncomplicated appendicitis
- Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of acute appendicitis
- Non surgical therapy for anal fissure
- What are the effects of using a drain compared to no drain after surgical removal of the appendix for treating complicated appendicitis?
- Emergency surgery (11)
- Antibiotic regimens for secondary peritonitis of gastrointestinal origin in adults
- Antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis
- Mesalamine (5-ASA) for the prevention of recurrent diverticulitis
- Laparoscopic versus open resection for sigmoid diverticulitis
- Management for intussusception in children
- Appendectomy versus antibiotic treatment for acute appendicitis
- Laparoscopic versus open surgery in small bowel obstruction
- Oral traditional Chinese medication for adhesive small bowel obstruction
- Analgesia in patients with acute abdominal pain
- Intra-peritoneal prophylactic agents for preventing adhesions and adhesive intestinal obstruction after non-gynaecological abdominal surgery
- Oral water soluble contrast for the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction
- Endoscopic and surgical techniques (12)
- Bowel Preparation and Prokinetic Agents for Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Bowel preparation for colonoscopy
- Gases for establishing pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic abdominal surgery
- Heated insufflation with or without humidification for laparoscopic abdominal surgery
- Intravenous hyoscine-N-butyl bromide for aiding colonoscopy
- Propofol for sedation during colonoscopy
- Single layer versus double layer suture anastomosis of the gastrointestinal tract
- Nitrous Oxide for Colonoscopy
- Transverse verses midline incisions for abdominal surgery
- Virtual reality simulation training for health professions trainees in gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Water infusion versus air insufflation for colonoscopy
- Transparent Cap Colonoscopy versus Standard Colonoscopy to Improve Caecal Intubation
- IBD surgery (2)
- Neoplastic diseases of the small bowel (8)
- Diagnostic test accuracy (0)
- Prevention (1)
- Surgery (1)
- Adjuvant therapy (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Treatment (7)
- Surgery (1)
- Adjuvant therapy (2)
- Medical therapy (4)
- Bowel Preparation and Prokinetic Agents for Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Interventions for reducing diarrhoea in patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
- Preoperative nutrition therapy in people undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
- Oral traditional Chinese medication for adhesive small bowel obstruction
- Rehabilitation (0)
- Neoplastic diseases of the colon (74)
- Diagnostic test accuracy (2)
- Prevention (20)
- Surgery (14)
- Heparins and mechanical methods for thromboprophylaxis in colorectal surgery
- Bowel preparation for colonoscopy
- Colonoscopic polypectomy for prevention of colorectal cancer
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy versus faecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals
- Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin for abdominal or pelvic surgery
- Chromoscopy versus conventional endoscopy for the detection of polyps in the colon and rectum
- Interventions for improving uptake of population-based screening for colorectal cancer using fecal occult blood testing
- Intra-abdominal drains for the prophylaxis of anastomotic leak in elective colorectal surgery
- Screening for colorectal cancer using the faecal occult blood test, Hemoccult
- Screening sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy for reducing colorectal cancer mortality in asymptomatic persons
- Short term benefits for laparoscopic colorectal resection
- Long-term results of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection
- Virtual reality simulation training for health professions trainees in gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Transparent Cap Colonoscopy versus Standard Colonoscopy to Improve Caecal Intubation
- Adjuvant therapy (4)
- Colorectal (bowel) cancer is common worldwide but is especially prevalent in industrialised countries. Genes, diet and lifestyle all seem to be important in the development of bowel cancer.
- Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
- Dietary fibre for the prevention of recurrent colorectal adenomas and carcinomas
- Water infusion versus air insufflation for colonoscopy
- Medical therapy (2)
- Surgery (14)
- Treatment (48)
- Surgery (20)
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for ileocolic anastomoses
- Colorectal stents for the management of malignant colonic obstructions
- Curative surgery for obstruction from primary left colorectal carcinoma: Primary or staged resection?
- Gases for establishing pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic abdominal surgery
- Energy source instruments for laparoscopic colectomy
- Perioperative blood transfusions and recurrence of colorectal cancer
- Fast track surgery versus conventional recovery strategies for colorectal surgery
- Hand assisted laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopy for colorectal surgery
- High versus low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery in curative surgery for non-metastatic rectal cancer
- Ileostomy or colostomy for temporary decompression of colorectal anastomosis
- Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery
- Intra-abdominal drains for the prophylaxis of anastomotic leak in elective colorectal surgery
- Resection versus no intervention or other surgical interventions for colorectal cancer liver metastases
- Short term benefits for laparoscopic colorectal resection
- Non-resection versus resection for an asymptomatic primary tumour in patients with unresectable Stage IV colorectal cancer
- Single layer versus double layer suture anastomosis of the gastrointestinal tract
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for colorectal anastomosis surgery
- Pre and peri-operative erythropoeitin for reducing allogeneic blood transfusions in colorectal cancer surgery.
- Long-term results of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection
- Workload and surgeon´s specialty for outcome after colorectal cancer surgery
- Adjuvant therapy (18)
- Adjuvant Therapy for completely resected Stage II Colon Cancer
- Hepatic artery adjuvant chemotherapy for patients having resection or ablation of colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver
- Palliative chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer
- Colorectal (bowel) cancer is common worldwide but is especially prevalent in industrialised countries. Genes, diet and lifestyle all seem to be important in the development of bowel cancer.
- Dietary fibre for the prevention of recurrent colorectal adenomas and carcinomas
- Survival differences with immediate versus delayed chemotherapy for asymptomatic incurable metastatic colorectal cancer
- Duration of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Fluoropyrimidine-HAI (hepatic arterial infusion) versus systemic chemotherapy (SCT) for unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists as adjuvant treatment for resected colorectal cancer
- Intermittent versus continuous systemic therapy as treatment for unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer
- Intravenous hyoscine-N-butyl bromide for aiding colonoscopy
- Irinotecan chemotherapy combined with fluoropyrimidines versus irinotecan alone for overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced and/or metastatic colorectal cancer
- Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal surgery
- Oral versus intravenous fluoropyrimidines for colorectal cancer
- Selective internal radiation therapy for liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Second-line systemic therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Medical therapy (10)
- Adjuvant Therapy for completely resected Stage II Colon Cancer
- Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function
- Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients
- <i> Coriolus (Trametes) versicolor</i> mushroom to reduce adverse effects from chemotherapy or radiotherapy in people with colorectal cancer
- Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Interventions for reducing diarrhoea in patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
- Preoperative nutrition therapy in people undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
- Systemic prokinetic pharmacologic treatment for postoperative adynamic ileus following abdominal surgery in adults
- Propofol for sedation during colonoscopy
- Anti-angiogenic therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Surgery (20)
- Rehabilitation (3)
- Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Physical activity interventions for disease-related physical and mental health during and following treatment in people with non-advanced colorectal cancer
- Prehabilitation versus no prehabilitation to improve functional capacity, reduce postoperative complications and improve quality of life in colorectal cancer surgery
- Control of (1)
- Surgery (1)
- Adjuvant therapy (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Economy (0)
- Surgery (0)
- Adjuvant therapy (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Neoplastic diseases of the rectum and anus (69)
- Diagnostic test accuracy (2)
- Prevention (14)
- Surgery (9)
- Heparins and mechanical methods for thromboprophylaxis in colorectal surgery
- Colonoscopic polypectomy for prevention of colorectal cancer
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy versus faecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals
- Chromoscopy versus conventional endoscopy for the detection of polyps in the colon and rectum
- Interventions for improving uptake of population-based screening for colorectal cancer using fecal occult blood testing
- Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy
- Intra-abdominal drains for the prophylaxis of anastomotic leak in elective colorectal surgery
- Screening for colorectal cancer using the faecal occult blood test, Hemoccult
- Screening sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy for reducing colorectal cancer mortality in asymptomatic persons
- Adjuvant therapy (4)
- Colorectal (bowel) cancer is common worldwide but is especially prevalent in industrialised countries. Genes, diet and lifestyle all seem to be important in the development of bowel cancer.
- Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
- Dietary fibre for the prevention of recurrent colorectal adenomas and carcinomas
- Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy
- Medical therapy (1)
- Surgery (9)
- Treatment (47)
- Surgery (19)
- Interventions for anal canal intraepithelial neoplasia
- Curative surgery for obstruction from primary left colorectal carcinoma: Primary or staged resection?
- Perioperative blood transfusions and recurrence of colorectal cancer
- Hand assisted laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopy for colorectal surgery
- High versus low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery in curative surgery for non-metastatic rectal cancer
- Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy
- Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
- Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery
- Preoperative radiotherapy and curative surgery for the management of localised rectal carcinoma
- Intra-abdominal drains for the prophylaxis of anastomotic leak in elective colorectal surgery
- Reconstructive Techniques After Rectal Resection for Rectal Cancer
- Resection versus no intervention or other surgical interventions for colorectal cancer liver metastases
- Short term benefits for laparoscopic colorectal resection
- Non-resection versus resection for an asymptomatic primary tumour in patients with unresectable Stage IV colorectal cancer
- Single layer versus double layer suture anastomosis of the gastrointestinal tract
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for colorectal anastomosis surgery
- Pre and peri-operative erythropoeitin for reducing allogeneic blood transfusions in colorectal cancer surgery.
- Long-term results of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection
- Workload and surgeon´s specialty for outcome after colorectal cancer surgery
- Adjuvant therapy (18)
- Hepatic artery adjuvant chemotherapy for patients having resection or ablation of colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver
- Survival differences with immediate versus delayed chemotherapy for asymptomatic incurable metastatic colorectal cancer
- Duration of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Fluoropyrimidine-HAI (hepatic arterial infusion) versus systemic chemotherapy (SCT) for unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists as adjuvant treatment for resected colorectal cancer
- Concomitant hyperthermia and radiation therapy for treating locally advanced rectal cancer
- Intermittent versus continuous systemic therapy as treatment for unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer
- Irinotecan chemotherapy combined with fluoropyrimidines versus irinotecan alone for overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced and/or metastatic colorectal cancer
- Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy
- Oral versus intravenous fluoropyrimidines for colorectal cancer
- Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy in rectal cancer operated for cure.
- Preoperative radiotherapy and curative surgery for the management of localised rectal carcinoma
- Preoperative chemoradiation versus radiation alone for stage II and III resectable rectal cancer
- Pre-operative chemoradiation for non-metastatic locally advanced rectal cancer
- Second-line systemic therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer
- Combination chemotherapy versus single-agent chemotherapy during preoperative chemoradiation for resectable rectal cancer
- Early enteral nutrition within 24 hours of lower gastrointestinal surgery versus later commencement for length of hospital stay and postoperative complications
- Medical therapy (10)
- Palliative chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer
- Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function
- Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients
- Interventions for anal canal intraepithelial neoplasia
- <i> Coriolus (Trametes) versicolor</i> mushroom to reduce adverse effects from chemotherapy or radiotherapy in people with colorectal cancer
- Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Interventions for reducing diarrhoea in patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
- Preoperative nutrition therapy in people undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
- Propofol for sedation during colonoscopy
- Anti-angiogenic therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Surgery (19)
- Rehabilitation (3)
- Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer
- Quality of life after rectal resection for cancer, with or without permanent colostomy.
- Physical activity interventions for disease-related physical and mental health during and following treatment in people with non-advanced colorectal cancer
- Control of (3)
- Surgery (2)
- Adjuvant therapy (1)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Economy (0)
- Surgery (0)
- Adjuvant therapy (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Diverticulosis and diverticulitis (3)
- Diagnostic test accuracy (0)
- Prevention (0)
- Surgery (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Treatment (2)
- Surgery (1)
- Medical therapy (1)
- Rehabilitation (0)
- Control of (1)
- Surgery (0)
- Medical therapy (1)
- Economy (0)
- Surgery (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Non-neoplastic diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, anus, perianal diseases, and peritoneal disases (37)
- Diagnostic test accuracy (1)
- Prevention (3)
- Surgery (2)
- Medical therapy (1)
- Treatment (32)
- Surgery (17)
- Antimicrobial prophylaxis for colorectal surgery
- Stapled versus conventional surgery for hemorrhoids
- Hand assisted laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopy for colorectal surgery
- Heated insufflation with or without humidification for laparoscopic abdominal surgery
- Management for intussusception in children
- Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery
- Open versus laparoscopic (assisted) ileo pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis
- Intra-abdominal drains for the prophylaxis of anastomotic leak in elective colorectal surgery
- Short term benefits for laparoscopic colorectal resection
- Laparoscopic versus open surgery in small bowel obstruction
- Conventional versus LigaSure hemorrhoidectomy for patients with symptomatic Hemorrhoids
- Nitrous Oxide for Colonoscopy
- Operative procedures for fissure in ano
- Rubber band ligation versus excisional haemorrhoidectomy for haemorrhoids
- Long-term results of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection
- Trans anal haemorrhoidal de-arterialisation versus stapled haemorrhoidopexy for the management of haemorrhoidal disease
- Transverse verses midline incisions for abdominal surgery
- Medical therapy (8)
- Antibiotic regimens for secondary peritonitis of gastrointestinal origin in adults
- Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients
- Laxatives for the treatment of hemorrhoids.
- Systemic prokinetic pharmacologic treatment for postoperative adynamic ileus following abdominal surgery in adults
- Cisapride for Intestinal Constipation
- Non surgical therapy for anal fissure
- Phlebotonics for haemorrhoids
- Lactulose versus Polyethylene Glycol for Chronic Constipation
- Non surgical (7)
- Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function
- Preoperative nutrition therapy in people undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
- Management for intussusception in children
- Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal surgery
- Non surgical therapy for anal fissure
- Oral traditional Chinese medication for adhesive small bowel obstruction
- Rubber band ligation versus excisional haemorrhoidectomy for haemorrhoids
- Surgery (17)
- Rehabilitation (0)
- Control of (1)
- Surgery (0)
- Medical therapy (1)
- Economy (0)
- Surgery (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Appendiceal diseases (12)
- Diagnostic test accuracy (3)
- Prevention (2)
- Treatment (7)
- Surgery (5)
- Closure methods of the appendix stump for complications during laparoscopic appendectomy
- Gases for establishing pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic abdominal surgery
- Early versus delayed appendicectomy for appendiceal phlegmon or abscess
- Single-incision versus conventional multi-incision laparoscopic appendicectomy for suspected uncomplicated appendicitis
- Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
- Medical therapy (2)
- Surgery (5)
- Control of (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Economy (0)
- Surgery (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Abdominal hernia (19)
- Prevention (1)
- Surgery (1)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Treatment (18)
- Surgery (17)
- Mesh versus non-mesh for inguinal and femoral hernia repair
- Prosthetic mesh placement for the prevention of parastomal herniation
- Mesh fixation with glue versus suture for chronic pain and recurrence in Lichtenstein inguinal hernioplasty
- Laparoscopic techniques versus open techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Mesh fixation techniques for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in adults
- Mesh fixation techniques in primary ventral or incisional hernia repair
- Mesh prophylaxis for hernia in abdominal incisions
- Open Mesh versus non-Mesh for groin hernia repair
- Open surgical procedures for incisional hernias
- Preservation versus elective neurectomy of the ilioinguinal nerve for open mesh inguinal hernia surgery
- Shouldice technique versus other open techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Laparoscopic versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair
- Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Transverse verses midline incisions for abdominal surgery
- Open Preperitoneal Techniques versus Lichtenstein Repair for elective Inguinal Hernias
- Watchful waiting versus surgical operation for asymptomatic hernia
- Closure methods for laparotomy incisions for preventing incisional hernias and other wound complications
- Medical therapy (1)
- Surgery (17)
- Control of (0)
- Surgery (0)
- Medical therapy (0)
- Prevention (1)
- Other CCCG reviews - collaboration with other CRG's (1)
- Preparation and recovery (5)
- Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function
- Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin for abdominal or pelvic surgery
- Preoperative nutrition therapy in people undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
- Systemic prokinetic pharmacologic treatment for postoperative adynamic ileus following abdominal surgery in adults
- Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal surgery
- Prevention and screening of colorectal cancer or polyps (12)
- Colonoscopic polypectomy for prevention of colorectal cancer
- Colorectal (bowel) cancer is common worldwide but is especially prevalent in industrialised countries. Genes, diet and lifestyle all seem to be important in the development of bowel cancer.
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy versus faecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals
- Dietary flavonoid for preventing colorectal neoplasms
- Chromoscopy versus conventional endoscopy for the detection of polyps in the colon and rectum
- Dietary fibre for the prevention of recurrent colorectal adenomas and carcinomas
- Interventions for improving uptake of population-based screening for colorectal cancer using fecal occult blood testing
- Narrow band imaging versus conventional white light colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal polyps
- Screening for colorectal cancer using the faecal occult blood test, Hemoccult
- Screening sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy for reducing colorectal cancer mortality in asymptomatic persons
- Statins for preventing colorectal adenoma and carcinoma
- Guaiac-based faecal occult blood tests versus faecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk individuals
- Surgical aspects of inflammatory bowel or peritoneal diseases (3)
- hernia (18)
- Antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of postoperative wound infection in adults undergoing open elective inguinal or femoral hernia repair
- Mesh versus non-mesh for inguinal and femoral hernia repair
- Prosthetic mesh placement for the prevention of parastomal herniation
- Fast track surgery versus conventional recovery strategies for colorectal surgery
- Mesh fixation with glue versus suture for chronic pain and recurrence in Lichtenstein inguinal hernioplasty
- Laparoscopic techniques versus open techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Lateral pararectal versus transrectal stoma placement for prevention of parastomal herniation
- Mesh fixation techniques for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in adults
- Mesh fixation techniques in primary ventral or incisional hernia repair
- Mesh prophylaxis for hernia in abdominal incisions
- Open surgical procedures for incisional hernias
- Preservation versus elective neurectomy of the ilioinguinal nerve for open mesh inguinal hernia surgery
- Shouldice technique versus other open techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Laparoscopic versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair
- Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair
- Open Preperitoneal Techniques versus Lichtenstein Repair for elective Inguinal Hernias
- Watchful waiting versus surgical operation for asymptomatic hernia
- Closure methods for laparotomy incisions for preventing incisional hernias and other wound complications