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Cryoanalgesic ablation successfully eliminates ileoinguinal and genitofemoral neuralgia in most patients, and should be considered early in the treatment of patients with postherniorrhaphy neuropathic pain.

CMSP is a safe, effective, time-efficient procedure for patients with mucosal prolapse and prolapsing hemorrhoids that can be performed safely in the ambulatory surgery center setting. Age is not a limiting factor in selecting patients for this safe outpatient procedure.

Isolated pelvic perfusion using a simplified balloon-occlusion technique has promise in palliation of or augmenting resectability of advanced rectal malignancy in patients not amenable to treatment with conventional modalities.

This strategy of selective organ preservation was effective in 71% patients with CRT, whereas salvage surgery was required in the remainder. Long-term survival was equivalent in both treatment groups.