From inflammatory diseases to oncologic conditions, gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery addresses a wide range of disorders with increasing emphasis on function-preserving, patient-tailored interventions. Laparoscopic and robotic platforms are now standard in resections for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease, offering faster recovery and lower complication rates. Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) and natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) exemplify the drive toward less invasive techniques without compromising oncologic integrity. Enhanced preoperative staging, selective use of neoadjuvant therapy, and intraoperative fluorescence imaging aid in surgical planning and precision. Function-preserving strategies, including intersphincteric resection and colonic J-pouch formation, aim to improve postoperative quality of life. The field continues to evolve with a focus on individualized care, reducing recurrence, and supporting long-term gastrointestinal function.
Title : Microbial spectrum and histo-pathological pattern in patients with breast abscess: A 5 year retrospective study in a tertiary care rural teaching hospital in South India
Caroline Francis, Hull Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
Title : The coincidence between spinal perineural cysts, increased intracranial pressure and the appearance of small fiber neuropathy. Exploring the relationship and (surgical) lessons to be learned
Ricky Rasschaert, AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
Title : Evolution of surgical oncology
Nagy Habib, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Title : Improvement in general surgery handover
Amaan Akhter, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Title : Giant anterior sacral meningocele masquerading as cystic sacrococcygeal teratoma in a neonate: A diagnostic pitfall and literature review
Gamal Al Saied, Al-Azhar University, Egypt
Title : Tracheostomy-free total ventilatory support
John R Bach, Rutgers University, United States