New developments in colorectal surgery.
OBJECTIVE
New developments in colorectal surgery have been driven primarily by technical innovations, which in turn are responsible for changes in practice. This review examines recent publications that describe and have contributed to these changes.


RESULTS
We identified and reviewed recent publications in the areas of fecal incontinence, constipation, single incision and robotic surgical techniques, complex anal fistulas, diverticulitis, local excision techniques for rectal neoplasms, surgical care improvement, use of mechanical bowel preparation, and magnetic resonance imaging after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer.


CONCLUSIONS
New technologies and practice innovations will enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. Multiinstitutional studies, randomized when practical, will be necessary to further define the safety and efficacy of these new surgical techniques and to further define best practices in colon and rectal surgery.
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Kellie L
KL
Mathis
Robert R
RR
Cima
John H
JH
Pemberton
D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans