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ReviewWorld journal of clinical oncology2025

Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer emergencies.

Neng-Wei Wong, Salman Ahmed Abdul Jabbar, James Chi-Yong Ngu, Nan-Zun Teo

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Review in World journal of clinical oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Neng-Wei WongDepartment of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, Singapore. wong_neng_wei@singhealth.com.sg.
Salman Ahmed Abdul JabbarDepartment of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, Singapore.
James Chi-Yong NguDepartment of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, Singapore.
Nan-Zun TeoDepartment of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, Singapore.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality globally, and its management in the emergency setting presents distinct challenges. In addition to its advantages in elective CRC surgery, studies have demonstrated that minimally invasive surgery (MIS) can provide benefits in CRC emergencies, such as reduced morbidity and a shorter length of hospitalization. However, the applicability of MIS in the emergency setting is limited by factors such as compromised patient physiology, resource constraints, and the need for technical expertise. As an alternative to emergency MIS, endoscopic interventions have also been increasingly supported by emerging evidence as a bridge to surgery. This article appraises contemporary guidelines and the evidence behind their recommendations for MIS surgery in CRC emergencies, whilst highlighting the challenges to implementation and the strategies to overcome them.

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Bleeding colorectal cancerColorectal cancer emergencyColorectal malignancyLaparoscopicMinimally invasive surgeryObstructed colorectal cancerPerforated colorectal cancerRobotic

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PMID40901318
PMCPMC12400213

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