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The article discusses surgical techniques for repairing rectal prolapse, specifically focusing on robotic mesh rectopexy using the Geneva technique. The text explains that there are various approaches to rectal prolapse repair, ranging from perineal approaches to transabdominal approaches. The article highlights the diversity of methods for transabdominal rectopexy and the lack of strong evidence to compare these techniques. It also mentions that minimally invasive rectopexy using robotics may improve patient outcomes compared to laparoscopy. The article provides a step-by-step description of the robotic mesh rectopexy procedure, including patient positioning, port insertion, laparoscopic exploration, docking of the surgical robot, dissection, mesh preparation and stitching, and peritoneum closure. The authors of the article are listed, and a conflict of interest statement is included. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the potential impact of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes, on the postoperative course in colorectal surgery. While traditional tobacco smoking has been shown to increase the incidence of surgical site infection and anastomotic leak, the effects of ENDS have not yet been explored. Some scientific societies urge caution and consider ENDS to be similar to traditional tobacco smoking, while others view them as a safe alternative. However, the article notes that there is a lack of literature on the impact of ENDS in colorectal surgery, despite their increasing use. The authors call for further studies to evaluate the effect of ENDS on surgical site infection and anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery. [Extracted from the article]

I Dear Sir i , Cell-based therapies for anal incontinence have been investigated for over a decade with preclinical and clinical studies reporting encouraging results [1-7]. While the best application of cell therapy and its efficacy have to be demonstrated for anal incontinence management, other autologous products could be used as surrogates to cell therapy. [Extracted from the article]