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Elective Colon Resection

Elective colon resection is a planned surgical procedure to remove a diseased or damaged portion of the colon, most commonly performed to treat colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, or other benign conditions requiring bowel removal. Research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer has examined critical aspects of s…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Elective colon resection is a planned surgical procedure to remove a diseased or damaged portion of the colon, most commonly performed to treat colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, or other benign conditions requiring bowel removal. Research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer has examined critical aspects of surgical decision-making and patient outcomes in this context. One area of investigation involves the restoration of bowel continuity following emergency procedures, specifically addressing the technical and clinical considerations when reversing a Hartmann's procedure—a situation where initial emergency surgery necessitates a colostomy that may later be reversed through elective resection and reconnection. Additionally, published work has explored cardiac risk stratification in patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection, examining how preoperative and postoperative biomarkers can predict cardiovascular complications and mortality in surgical candidates. These investigations reflect the multifaceted nature of elective colon resection, where surgical technique, patient selection, and perioperative risk assessment converge to influence outcomes. Understanding both the reconstructive challenges following emergency interventions and the systemic physiological stresses of planned resection remains essential for optimizing patient care and reducing morbidity in colorectal surgery.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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