In some patients, the inflammatory‐immune response to surgical injury progresses to a
harmful, dysregulated state. We posit that postoperative systemic inflammatory dysregulation …

Background Perioperative red blood cell transfusion is a double-edged sword for surgical
patients. While transfusion of red cells can increase oxygen delivery by increasing …

Colorectal cancer remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, even despite
curative treatment. A significant proportion of patients present emergently and have poorer …

Introduction There is growing evidence that the use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in
colorectal cancer resections is associated with improved short-term outcomes when …

Background Postoperative complications (POCs) of moderate-advanced head and neck
squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) after free flap reconstruction have received little …

Post-operative inflammation in cancer patients can be modulated by drugs and diets, but
evidence on its prognostic role, which would be crucial for personalized treatment and …

Blood transfusions are considered a risk factor for adverse outcomes after colorectal
surgery. However, it is still unclear if they are the cause (the hen) or the consequence (the …

Background The multidisciplinary perioperative and anaesthetic management of patients
undergoing pelvic exenteration is essential for good surgical outcomes. No clear guidelines …

Background Previous meta-analyses reporting significant associations between
perioperative allogeneic blood transfusions and poor prognosis in gastric cancer or …

Abstract Background Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways in head and neck
cancer (HNC) have shown to improve perioperative outcomes and reduce complications …