Colorectal
Analysis of mismatch repair proteins in young patients with colorectal cancer
Genetic analysis of young patients with colorectal cancer will be compared with the same analysis done in older patients with colorectal cancer to determine what differences exist and how age and family history affect patients developing colorectal cancer. (Daniel Feingold, MD)
Feasibility and short term safety of laparoscopic colectomy without mechanical bowel preparation.
To demonstrate that elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery resections can be performed safely without mechanical bowel preparation. (Tracey Arnell, MD)
