New developments in colorectal surgery.
OBJECTIVE
Surgical management of diseases of the colon and rectum continues to evolve. This review examines the recent publications that have led to or may lead to changes in practice in this field.


RESULTS
We identified and reviewed the recent publications in the areas of colon, rectal, and anal cancers; inflammatory bowel disease; incontinence; diverticulitis; hemorrhoids; fistulas; and quality improvement initiatives.


CONCLUSIONS
New technologies and novel questions have changed practice and will improve patient outcomes. Multiinstitutional studies, ideally randomized, continue to be essential to answer the questions that will lead to identification of best practices.
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Kellie L
KL
Mathis
John H
JH
Pemberton
D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000601:surgery; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery