Abstract:The scientific effort in improving colorectal disease treatment and outcomes has allowed for a continuous shift of burdens that were previously thought to be unassailable [...]
“…The reduced contribution of high-quality trials and structured research programs in surgery in comparison with other medical fields represents a further issue ( 4 ), although observational studies may add robust data when randomized controlled trials are not feasible, unethical, or technically challenging ( 5 ).…”
“…The reduced contribution of high-quality trials and structured research programs in surgery in comparison with other medical fields represents a further issue ( 4 ), although observational studies may add robust data when randomized controlled trials are not feasible, unethical, or technically challenging ( 5 ).…”
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