Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Papers
(The TQCC of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
Advanced Lymph Node Staging With Ex Vivo Intra-arterial Indigo Carmine Injection After Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study203
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings113
Novel Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection With Double-Endoscope and Snare-Based Traction107
Selected Abstracts76
Incidence and Risk Factors for Nonreversal of Stoma in Patients With Crohn’s Disease: A Single-Center Study73
Low Rectovaginal Fistula Repair: Full Cutaneous Martius Flap58
Transanal Excision of a Retrorectal Tumor52
Final Results of the GRECCAR-6 Trial on Waiting Period Following Neoadjuvant Radiochemotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: 5 Years of Follow-up44
Research Perspective on: “Impact of Anastomotic Leakage After Colorectal Cancer Surgery on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review”38
Being Remembered34
Corrigendum34
Bowel Preserving Surgery for Diffuse Stricturing Crohn’s Jejunoileitis31
Reply30
Expert Commentary on Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis, Updated Evidence for Same Old Questions30
Selected Abstracts for February 2023 issue26
Efficacy of Anal Sphincter Division During Fistulotomy in Anal Fissure Associated Fistula25
Lateral Pelvic Sidewall Nodes23
Perioperative Management of Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review22
An International Expert-Based Consensus on the Definition of a Clinical Near-Complete Response After Neoadjuvant (Chemo)radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer22
Direct Injection of Ex Vivo Expanded Allogeneic Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Pediatric Crohn’s Perianal Fistulizing Disease21
Yes, We Have Guidelines, but We Are Emotional Artists21
Durable Response Seen in Patients With Refractory Fistulizing Perianal Crohn’s Disease Using Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells on a Dissolvable Matrix: Results from the Phase I Stem Cell on Matrix Plu20
Management of Rectal Stricture After En-Bloc Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for a Circumferential Lateral Spreading Tumor20
Robotic Right Colectomy With Complete Mesocolic Excision, D3 Lymph Node Dissection and Intracorporeal Anastomosis20
Selected Abstracts20
Single Port Endorobotic Rectal Mucosa Harvest For Urethral Reconstruction19
Robotic Approach for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer18
Robotic Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery: Rectourethral Fistula Closure18
Perianal and Rectal Lesions in the Monkeypox Outbreak: Diagnosis and Proposed Management18
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection with En Bloc Vaginal Resection and Immediate Neovaginal Reconstruction with Colonic Flap and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction with Mucosa-Removed Colonic Flap17
The Middle Compartment: Keystone or Cul De Sac?16
Selected Abstracts for January 2023 Issue16
Comment on: Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision Versus Anterior Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: a Propenssity Score Matched, Population-Based Study in Catalonia, Spain16
Comparison of Robotic, Laparoscopic, and Open Resections of Nonmetastatic Colon Cancer16
Why are Real Patient Outcomes Important?15
A Novel Use for Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans to Estimate Lean Body Mass and Screen for Sarcopenia in Patients with Rectal Cancer15
Clinicopathological Characteristics of Anastomotic Recurrence After Curative Resection for Colorectal Cancer: Comparison with Non-Anastomotic Local Recurrences15
Approaches to Surgical Management of Anorectal Melanoma in the Pre- and Post-Immunotherapy Eras15
Expert Commentary on Bowel Preserving Surgery for Diffuse Stricturing Crohn’s Jejunoileitis15
Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction15
Numbers Do Not Tell the Whole Story14
Association of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery: First Four Decades14
Predictive Value of CT Enterography Index for Postoperative Intra-abdominal Septic Complications in Patients With Crohn’s Disease: Implications for Surgical Decision-Making14
Transabdominal IPAA Revision: Does Indication Dictate Outcome?14
Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticular Disease: Clinical Scenarios and Technical Options13
Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision Versus Anterior Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: A Propensity Score Matched, Population-Based Study in Catalonia, Spain13
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2020 Virtual: Key Take-Home Points13
Interrater Agreement of Height Assessment by Rigid Proctoscopy/Rectoscopy for Rectal Carcinoma13
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings13
Medicare Reimbursement in Colorectal Surgery: A Growing Problem13
Suture Rectopexy and Repair of the Pouch of Douglas for Rectal Intussusception and Enterocele12
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings12
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings12
Colorectal Surgeons and Climate Change? True, True and a Grain of Salt12
The Residency Training Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery12
Cancer Therapy in a Data Vacuum12
Laparoscopic Retroileal Pull-Through Colorectal Anastomosis Technique12
December 2021 Chinese Translations12
Announcements12
Expert Commentary on the Evaluation and Management of Lower GI Bleeding12
Being Older12
Corrigendum12
Announcements12
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings11
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings11
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings11
International Career Development Award 2019 Report: Gianluca Pellino11
Assessing the Benefit of Additional Pudendal Nerve Block for Posthemorrhoidectomy Pain Control11
Rectoceles: Is There a Correlation Between Presence of Vaginal Prolapse and Radiographic Findings in Symptomatic Women?11
Adding Versus Omitting: When New Clinical Information Appears After Updating Clinical Practice Guidelines10
Corrigendum10
Efficacy and Safety of a Nonanimal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid/Dextranomer in Improving Fecal Incontinence: A Prospective, Single-Arm, Multicenter, Clinical Study With 36-Month Follow-up10
Management of the Patient With a Retracted Loop Ileostomy Located in a Crease10
Selected Abstracts10
Reply10
Did Compliance of Adjuvant Therapy Impact the Oncologic Outcome of Patients With Rectal Cancer Having Anastomotic Leakage?10
November 2022 translations10
Administration of an Anal Bulking Agent With Polyacrylate-Polyalcohol Copolymer Particles Versus Endoanal Electrical Stimulation With Biofeedback for the Management of Mild and Moderate Anal Incontine10
Corrigendum10
Modified Duhamel Procedure for Adult Hirschsprung Disease10
April 2022 translations10
Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery for Local Excision of a Rectal Schwannoma10
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings10
Contemporary Advice for Medical Providers Caring for Pilonidal Disease in Women10
Laparoscopic Anterior Resection With Supratrigonal Cystectomy in a Case of Locally Advanced Sigmoid Cancer10
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings10
July 2022 translations10
Presentation of Monkeypox in Colorectal Clinic10
The Authors Reply10
Robotic Excision of Rectal GI Stromal Tumor Using the Da Vinci Xi System10
Feasibility Study of Transanal Irrigation Using a Colostomy Irrigation System in Patients With Low Anterior Resection Syndrome9
Enhancing LARS Management: Learnings and Challenges from the SANLARS Study9
Report from American Society of Clinical Oncology Symposium 2020 and American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium 20219
A Multi-institutional Study From the United States Resident Operative Experience Consortium Examining Factors Associated With Exposure and Pursuit of Colorectal Fellowship Following General Surgery Re9
Open J-Pouch Pearls9
Patient-Reported Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life in People Living With Ileostomies: A Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Study9
A Missed Chance for Organ Preservation after Watch and Wait9
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings9
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings9
More Is Not Better When It Comes to Treating Rectal Cancer With Multimodal Chemoradiation Beyond the Standard Radiation Dose of 5040 cGy9
Laparoscopic Management of Fecal Peritonitis9
Outcomes of the PILLAR III Trial Reassessed9
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings9
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings9
Colonoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Using a Curvilinear Array Transducer: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study9
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection With Bilateral Seminal Vesicle Excision: Video Presentation8
Grading Complications in Pelvic Exenteration: Limitations of Current Classification Systems8
Construction of J-Pouch and S-Pouch8
Preoperative Nutritional Scores as Host-Related Prognostic Factors for Both Overall Survival and Postoperative Complications in Patients With Stage II to III Colorectal Cancer8
The Authors Reply8
Ileoanal Pouch Syndrome? Or a New Normal?8
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings8
The Delorme Procedure8
Announcements8
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings8
Da Vinci SP System Optimized for Intersphincteric Resection of Very Low Rectal Cancer8
Microbiota DNA Translocation Into Mesentery Lymph Nodes Is Associated With Early Development of Pouchitis After IPAA for Ulcerative Colitis8
Stepwise Improvement of Surgical Quality in Robotic Lateral Pelvic Node Dissection: Lessons From 100 Consecutive Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer8
Ileal Pouch Dysfunction8
Understanding the Burden of Colorectal Adenomas in Patients Younger Than 50 Years: A Large Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study8
Low Anterior Resection With Transanal Specimen Extraction Using Rectal Eversion Technique8
February 2023 translations8
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings8
Management, Functional Outcomes, and Quality of Life After Development of Pelvic Sepsis in Patients Undergoing Re-Do Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis8
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts8
Timing and Cost of Wound Complications After Colorectal Resection8
CRC Screening, A Long Way Off8
Transition of Care Barriers in Pediatric Patients With Anorectal Malformation8
Cranial-First Approach for Splenic Flexure Colon Cancer in Laparoscopic Complete Mesocolic Excision8
Effect of Anterograde Lavage via Temporary Loop Ileostoma on the Recovery of Bowel Function in Patients Receiving Stoma Closure: A Retrospective Cohort Study8
A Novel Technique With Ileal Mesentery to Reconstruct the Pelvic Peritoneum After Pelvic Dissection With End Colostomy for Rectal Cancer7
Functional Outcome of Laparoscopic-Assisted Resection Versus Open Resection of Rectal Cancer: A Secondary Analysis of the Australasian Laparoscopic Cancer of the Rectum Trial7
Robotic NICE Procedure With Natural Orifice-Assisted Small-Bowel Resection and Anastomosis for Complicated Diverticulitis with Enterocolic Fistula7
Being a Leader7
Role of Sacral Nerve Stimulation in Rectoanal Intussusception7
Expert Commentary on Diagnosis and Management of Ischemic Colitis7
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for Preventing Surgical Site Infection7
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings7
Rectal Cancer: New Challenges7
The Invisible Co-afflicted: Caregivers of Rectal Cancer Survivors7
August 2024 Translations7
How Do You Code Colonoscopies Correctly?7
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings7
Low Referral Rates for Genetic Assessment of Patients With Multiple Adenomas in United Kingdom Bowel Cancer Screening Programs7
Rectum, Mesorectum, and Inframesorectum Radical Excision in Low Rectal Cancer7
A Tribute to Frank J. Theuerkauf Jr, M.D.: ASCRS President, Creator of CARSEP and the St. Vincent Hospital (Erie, PA) Colorectal Surgery Residency7
Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Ureteral Identification: A New Surgical Frontier7
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings7
A Longitudinal MRI-Based Artificial Intelligence System to Predict Pathological Complete Response After Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer: A Multicenter Validation Study7
Laparoscopic Left Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumor7
Implementation of a Multimodal Enhanced Recovery Protocol in Ambulatory Anorectal Surgery: A Randomized Trial7
Selected Abstracts7
Endoscopic and Transanal Management of Anastomotic Leak7
Development of a Practice Guideline for Discharge Opioid Prescribing After Major Colorectal Surgery7
Comparison of Rubber Band Ligation and Hemorrhoidectomy in Patients With Symptomatic Hemorrhoids Grade III: A Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized Controlled, Non-Inferiority Trial7
Pelvic Exenteration for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus: Oncological, Morbidity, and Quality-of-Life Outcomes7
Comment On: Impact of Internal Anal Sphincter Division on Continence Disturbance in Female Patients7
Announcements7
Malone Antegrade Continence Enema Procedure in the Management of Chronic Constipation7
December 2023 Translations7
Comment On: Selective Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection After Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy in Middle/Low Rectal Cancer7
Dilip’s Transmucosal Internal Sphincterotomy: A Simplified Approach to Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy for Fissure in Ano7
Expert Commentary on “Prehabilitation for Colorectal Cancer Surgery”7
Cadaveric Study of Colon-Lengthening Maneuvers After Sigmoidectomy6
Value of the Tumor-Stroma Ratio and Structural Heterogeneity Measured by a Novel Semiautomatic Image Analysis Technique for Predicting Survival in Patients With Colon Cancer6
Combined Comprehensive Risk Score of the Estimation of Physiologic Ability and Surgical Stress and C-Reactive Protein–to-Albumin Ratio Is a Strong Prognostic Indicator of Long-term Outcomes in Colorec6
Reply6
Clinicopathological Characteristics and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer With Heterogenous Staining of Mismatch Repair Protein6
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Selective Use of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer6
Long-term Outcomes and Factors Predicting Outcome of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis When Used Intentionally for Well-Defined Crohn’s Disease6
Selected Abstracts6
Recurrence Rates and Risk Factors in the Altemeier Procedure for Rectal Prolapse: A Multicenter Study6
Externally Applied “Through-the-Scope” Clip Closure During Endorobotic Submucosal Dissection6
Altemeier’s Procedure for Full-Thickness Rectal Prolapse6
No Matter Whether the Cat Is Black or White, As Long As It Catches Mice6
Trends and Distribution of IPAAs in the United States: Becoming Harder to Find in Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Training?6
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Excision With En Bloc Prostatectomy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer6
Incidence and Factors Associated With Mental Health Disorders in Patients With Rectal Cancer Post–Restorative Proctectomy6
Is Dilip’s Transmucosal Internal Sphincterotomy a Modification of Closed Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy?6
The Long-term Outcomes of Sacral Neuromodulation for Fecal Incontinence: A Single Center Experience6
Gluteal Fasciocutaneous Flap Reconstruction After Salvage Surgery for Pelvic Sepsis6
Safety First! Exploding the Myth That Prophylactic Ureter Catheters Do Not Reduce Ureter Injury6
What Every Colorectal Surgeon Should Know About the Updated Medicare Access and Children’s Healthcare Insurance Program Reauthorization Act and the Merit-Based Incentive Program System Legislation6
Laparoscopic Total Abdominal Colectomy With End Ileostomy6
ctDNA Testing for Minimal Residual Disease Assessment and Surveillance6
Comparative Study of Diluted Hydrogen Peroxide and Sulfur Hexafluoride in the Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Assessment of Anal Fistulas6
Being a Patient6
Dose-Intensified Infliximab Rescue Therapy for Severe Ulcerative Colitis Does Not Reduce Short-term Colectomy Rates or Increase Postoperative Complications6
Prognostic Significance of Enlarged Lymph Nodes in Stage II Colorectal Cancer6
How Do You Code a Low Anterior Resection With a Diverting Loop Ileostomy?6
Shaping Graduate Medical Education: Status of the Colon and Rectal Surgery Training Program Requirements6
Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging-Guided Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy With Complete Mesocolic Excision and Central Vascular Ligation and Transvaginal Specimen Extraction6
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery Versus Total Mesorectal Excision in ypT0-1 Rectal Cancer After Preoperative Radiochemotherapy: Postoperative Morbidity, Functional Results, and Long-term Oncologic Ou6
Endoscopic-Assisted Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery to Restore Patency of a Benign Colorectal Anastomotic Stricture6
Perspective on the PROSPECT: The Conundrum of Managing T3n0-N1 Mid and Upper Rectal Cancer6
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Older Adults Undergoing Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials5
From Formation to Closure: Aggregate Morbidity and Mortality Associated With Defunctioning Loop Ileostomies5
Correlation Does Not Assess Agreement5
Durable Approaches to Recurrent Rectal Prolapse Repair May Require Avoidance of Index Procedure5
The Effect of a Temporary Stoma on Long-term Functional Outcomes Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer5
Postoperative Oral Rehydration and Regimented Follow-up Decrease Readmissions for Colorectal Surgery Patients with Ileostomies5
Clinical Utility of Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging and Real-Time Quantification of Bowel Perfusion in Minimally Invasive Left-Sided Colorectal Resections5
Research Perspective on: Systematic Review of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Mismatch Repair Deficient Locally Advanced Colon Cancer: An Emerging Strategy5
Normal Ileal Mucus is Inadequate for Epithelial Protection in Ileal Pouch Mucosa5
Fluorescence-Guided Selective Autonomic Nerve Preserving Robotic Total Mesorectal Excision: Redefining Technology and Techniques5
A Propensity-Score Matched Analysis of the Impact of Neoadjuvant Radiation Therapy on the Outcomes of Stage II-III Mucinous Rectal Carcinoma5
Optimized House Flap Design for Severe Anal Stricture Reconstruction5
A Single-Institution Analysis of Targeted Colorectal Surgery Enhanced Recovery Pathway Strategies That Decrease Readmissions5
Total Neoadjuvant Therapy With Short-Course Radiation: US Experience of a Neoadjuvant Rectal Cancer Therapy5
Predicting Anastomotic Leak After Elective Colectomy: Utility of a Modified Frailty Index5
Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare Stapled Hemorroidopexy Plus Ligation Anopexy With Stapled Hemorroidepexy for Managing Grade III and IV Hemorroidal Disease5
Retroflex Endoscopic submucosal dissection: Technically Challenging Yet a Rewarding Approach for ICV and Cecal Lesions5
Challenges and Opportunities in the Elective Management of Diverticulitis: Perspectives from a National Sample of Colorectal Surgeons5
Leadership: What I Now Understand5
Expert Commentary on the Colon Cancer and the Pregnant Patient5
Author Reply: Correction to Dice Similarity Coefficient Formula5
The History and Physical, R.I.P.5
Transitional Care In Patients With Hirschsprung Disease: Those Left Behind5
Pathological-Features-Modified TNM Staging System Improves Prognostic Accuracy for Rectal Cancer5
Construction of an Endoluminal Vacuum Using Readily Available Supplies for the Management of Leak After Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis5
Measurement of Disease Activity of Pouchitis5
Short-term Outcomes of Elective Surgery Following Self-Expandable Metallic Stent and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients With Left-Sided Colon Cancer Obstruction5
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Inherited Adenomatous Polyposis Syndromes5
Expert Commentary on Kaposi Sarcoma of the Anus: What Does the Colorectal Surgeon Need to Know?5
Selection of Appropriate Variables to Conduct a Coarsened Exact Matching5
Rectal Stump Management in Inflammatory Bowel Disease5
Laparoscopic Duhamel Procedure: Treatment for Adult Hirschprung’s Disease5
Comment on: Artificial Intelligence-Based Total Mesorectal Excision Plane Navigation in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery5
Management Strategies for Malignant Left-Sided Colonic Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Propensity Score Matching Studies5
Tips for Robotic-Assisted Lateral Lymph Node Dissection With Internal Iliac Artery Resection After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy5
Excisional Hemorrhoidectomy: Closed Technique5
Transanal Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Following Combined Laparoscopic Anterior Resection and Liver Resection5
Applicants’ Perspectives on Virtual vs In-person Colorectal Residency Interviews4
Histopathology of Pouch and Para-Pouch Inflammatory and Neoplastic Disorders4
Stapled Antimesenteric Functional End-to-End Anastomosis Following Intestinal Resection for Crohn’s Disease4
Long-term Bowel Dysfunction and Decline in Quality of Life Following Surgery for Colon Cancer: Call for Personalized Screening and Treatment4
Consensus Definitions and Interpretation Templates for Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Defecatory Pelvic Floor Disorders4
Colon and Rectal Surgery Regional Society Meetings4
Characteristics of Mismatch Repair–Deficient Colon Cancer in Relation to Mismatch Repair Protein Loss, Hypermethylation Silencing, and Constitutional and Biallelic Somatic Mismatch Repair Gene Pathoge4
The Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Treated With Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation4
The Impact of the Noncompete4
Stoma-Output Reinfusion Device for Ileostomy Patients4
Comparison of Rubber Band Ligation and Hemorrhoidectomy in Patients With Symptomatic Hemorrhoids Grade III: Correspondence4
January 2025 Translations4
July 2024 Translations4
Safety of Small Circular Staplers in Double Stapling Technique Anastomosis for Sigmoid Colon and Rectal Cancer4
Anal Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Entity in Need of Multidisciplinary Management4
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: A Solid Case for a 3-Stage Approach in Ulcerative Colitis4
Robot-Assisted Surgery for Colorectal Cancer in Adults Aged 75 Years or Older: Value for Money?4
Management of Acute and Chronic Pouchitis4
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