Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

OCT 14, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Short‐Term Outcomes of Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: A Multicenter Propensity Score‐Matched Analysis Comparing Patients With and Without Preoperative Neoadjuvant Therapy

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the association between preoperative neoadjuvant therapy and short‐term outcomes of transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. Methods We retro

SEP 16, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Essential Updates in the Surgical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Topics From 2024 to Mid‐2026

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

ABSTRACT Inflammatory bowel disease management has undergone a major transformation with the introduction of treat‐to‐target strategies and highly effective biologic and small‐mole

SEP 8, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Long‐Term Stoma‐Free Outcomes After Diverting Stoma Closure Following Radiation‐Based Neoadjuvant Treatment for Rectal Cancer

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

A retrospective cohort study with adequate sample size and long follow-up (median 63 months) reporting a clinically meaningful primary endpoint (delayed re-stoma-free survival), but lacks a comparator group and prospective design; results support the durability of sphincter-preserving surgery but require confirmation in prospective studies.