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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 (protocol stage)
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
Coriolus (Trametes) versicolor 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 (protocol stage)
Interventions for reducing diarrhoea in patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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
Purse-string skin closure versus linear skin closure in people undergoing stoma reversal (protocol stage)
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)
Antibiotic regimens for secondary peritonitis of gastrointestinal origin in adults
Cisapride for Intestinal Constipation
Lactulose versus Polyethylene Glycol for Chronic Constipation
Disease of appendix (11)
Antibiotics versus placebo for prevention of postoperative infection after appendicectomy.
Biomarkers for diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults (protocol stage)
Single incision versus conventional multi-incision appendicectomy for suspected appendicitis
Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
Closure methods of the appendix stump for complications during laparoscopic appendectomy
Abdominal drainage to prevent intra-peritoneal abscess after appendectomy for complicated appendicitis
Early versus delayed appendicectomy for appendiceal phlegmon or abscess
Computed tomography for diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults
Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of acute appendicitis
Non surgical therapy for anal fissure
Emergency surgery (11)
Antibiotic regimens for secondary peritonitis of gastrointestinal origin in adults
Antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis
Appendectomy versus antibiotic treatment for acute appendicitis (protocol stage)
Mesalamine (5-ASA) for the prevention of recurrent diverticulitis
Laparoscopic versus open resection for sigmoid diverticulitis
Management for intussusception in children
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 (protocol stage)
Bowel preparation for colonoscopy (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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)
Laparoscopic versus Open surgery for small bowel Crohn's disease
Open versus laparoscopic (assisted) ileo pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis
Neoplastic diseases of the small bowel (8)
Diagnostic test accuracy (0)
Prevention (1)
Surgery (1)
Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin for abdominal or pelvic surgery
Adjuvant therapy (0)
Medical therapy (0)
Treatment (7)
Surgery (1)
Stapled versus handsewn methods for ileocolic anastomoses
Adjuvant therapy (2)
Adjuvant chemotherapy for small intestine adenocarcinoma
Oral water soluble contrast for the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction
Medical therapy (4)
Bowel Preparation and Prokinetic Agents for Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy (protocol stage)
Interventions for reducing diarrhoea in patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer (protocol stage)
Pre-operative Nutrition Support in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Oral traditional Chinese medication for adhesive small bowel obstruction
Rehabilitation (0)
Neoplastic diseases of the colon (74)
Diagnostic test accuracy (2)
Blood CEA levels for detecting recurrent colorectal cancer
Guaiac-based faecal occult blood tests versus faecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk individuals
Prevention (20)
Surgery (14)
Heparins and mechanical methods for thromboprophylaxis in colorectal surgery
Bowel preparation for colonoscopy (protocol stage)
Colonoscopic polypectomy for prevention of colorectal cancer (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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)
Statins for preventing colorectal adenoma and carcinoma (protocol stage)
Intra-peritoneal prophylactic agents for preventing adhesions and adhesive intestinal obstruction after non-gynaecological abdominal surgery
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 (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
Intravenous hyoscine-N-butyl bromide for aiding colonoscopy (protocol stage)
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
Coriolus (Trametes) versicolor 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 (protocol stage)
Systemic prokinetic pharmacologic treatment for postoperative adynamic ileus following abdominal surgery in adults
Pre-operative Nutrition Support in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Propofol for sedation during colonoscopy
Anti-angiogenic therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer
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)
Narrow band imaging versus conventional white light colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal polyps
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)
Blood CEA levels for detecting recurrent colorectal cancer
Guaiac-based faecal occult blood tests versus faecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk individuals
Prevention (14)
Surgery (9)
Heparins and mechanical methods for thromboprophylaxis in colorectal surgery
Colonoscopic polypectomy for prevention of colorectal cancer (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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)
Statins for preventing colorectal adenoma and carcinoma (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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
Coriolus (Trametes) versicolor 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 (protocol stage)
Pre-operative Nutrition Support in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Propofol for sedation during colonoscopy
Anti-angiogenic therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer
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)
Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy
Narrow band imaging versus conventional white light colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal polyps
Adjuvant therapy (1)
Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy
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)
Laparoscopic versus open resection for sigmoid diverticulitis
Medical therapy (1)
Antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis
Rehabilitation (0)
Control of (1)
Surgery (0)
Medical therapy (1)
Analgesia in patients with acute abdominal pain
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)
Imaging modalities for the detection of posterior pelvic floor disorders in women with obstructed defaecation syndrome
Prevention (3)
Surgery (2)
Cesarean delivery for the prevention of anal incontinence
Intra-abdominal drains for the prophylaxis of anastomotic leak in elective colorectal surgery
Medical therapy (1)
Intra-peritoneal prophylactic agents for preventing adhesions and adhesive intestinal obstruction after non-gynaecological abdominal surgery
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 (protocol stage)
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
Management for intussusception in children
Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal surgery
Non surgical therapy for anal fissure
Pre-operative Nutrition Support in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Oral traditional Chinese medication for adhesive small bowel obstruction
Rubber band ligation versus excisional haemorrhoidectomy for haemorrhoids
Rehabilitation (0)
Control of (1)
Surgery (0)
Medical therapy (1)
Analgesia in patients with acute abdominal pain
Economy (0)
Surgery (0)
Medical therapy (0)
Appendiceal diseases (12)
Diagnostic test accuracy (3)
Biomarkers for diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults (protocol stage)
Computed tomography for diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of acute appendicitis
Prevention (2)
Medical therapy (2)
Antibiotics versus placebo for prevention of postoperative infection after appendicectomy.
Intra-peritoneal prophylactic agents for preventing adhesions and adhesive intestinal obstruction after non-gynaecological abdominal surgery
Treatment (7)
Surgery (5)
Single incision versus conventional multi-incision appendicectomy for suspected appendicitis
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
Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
Medical therapy (2)
Antibiotics versus placebo for prevention of postoperative infection after appendicectomy.
Abdominal drainage to prevent intra-peritoneal abscess after appendectomy for complicated appendicitis
Control of (0)
Medical therapy (0)
Economy (0)
Surgery (0)
Medical therapy (0)
Abdominal hernia (19)
Prevention (1)
Surgery (1)
Lateral pararectal versus transrectal stoma placement for prevention of parastomal herniation
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 (protocol stage)
Mesh fixation techniques in primary ventral or incisional hernia repair
Mesh prophylaxis for hernia in abdominal incisions (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
Shouldice technique versus other open techniques for inguinal hernia repair
Laparoscopic versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair
Transverse verses midline incisions for abdominal surgery
Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) vs 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 (protocol stage)
Closure methods for laparotomy incisions for preventing incisional hernias and other wound complications
Medical therapy (1)
Antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of postoperative wound infection in adults undergoing open elective inguinal or femoral hernia repair
Control of (0)
Surgery (0)
Medical therapy (0)
Other CCCG reviews - collaboration with other CRG's (1)
Epidural local anaesthetics for prevention of postoperative gastrointestinal paralysis, vomiting and pain after abdominal surgery
Preparation and recovery (5)
Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function
Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin for abdominal or pelvic surgery
Systemic prokinetic pharmacologic treatment for postoperative adynamic ileus following abdominal surgery in adults
Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal surgery
Pre-operative Nutrition Support in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Prevention and screening of colorectal cancer or polyps (12)
Colonoscopic polypectomy for prevention of colorectal cancer (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
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 (protocol stage)
Statins for preventing colorectal adenoma and carcinoma (protocol stage)
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)
Treatment (3)
Laparoscopic versus Open surgery for small bowel Crohn's disease
Cytoreductive surgery alone or combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for pseudomyxoma peritonei (protocol stage)
Mesalamine (5-ASA) for the prevention of recurrent diverticulitis
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 (protocol stage)
Mesh fixation techniques in primary ventral or incisional hernia repair
Mesh prophylaxis for hernia in abdominal incisions (protocol stage)
Open surgical procedures for incisional hernias
Preservation versus elective neurectomy of the ilioinguinal nerve for open mesh inguinal hernia surgery (protocol stage)
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) vs 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 (protocol stage)
Closure methods for laparotomy incisions for preventing incisional hernias and other wound complications

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