Leading article

Authors: A. K. Siriwardena, D. A. O'Reilly

Systematic review

Authors: P. Probst, S. Ohmann, U. Klaiber, F. J. Hüttner, A. T. Billeter, A. Ulrich et al.

Notes: Publication bias likely

Systematic review

Authors: B. Creavin, M. E. Kelly, E. Ryan, D. C. Winter

Notes: Open excision provides better‐quality mesorectum

Randomized clinical trial

Authors: R. R. Singh, S. A. Nah, D. J. Roebuck, S. Eaton, A. Pierro, J. I. Curry et al.

Notes: No difference in the number or magnitude of complications

Randomized clinical trial

Authors: J.‐H. Ryu, S.‐J. Park, J.‐W. Park, J.‐W. Kim, H.‐J. Yoo, T.‐W. Kim et al.

Notes: Reduces anxiety

Original article

Authors: K. Diederen, S. S. Sahami, M. M. Tabbers, M. A. Benninga, A. Kindermann, P. J. Tanis et al.

Notes: Comparable in children and adults

Original article

Authors: T. R. A. Lane, L. Varatharajan, F. Fiorentino, A. C. Shepherd, L. Zimmo, M. S. Gohel et al.

Notes: Unreliable predictor of disease severity and PROMs

Original article

Authors: A. Karakatsanis, K. Daskalakis, P. Stålberg, H. Olofsson, Y. Andersson, S. Eriksson et al.

Notes: Simplifies logistics

Original article

Authors: R. Green, S. C. Charman, T. Palser

Notes: Variation in compliance relates to outcomes

Original article

Authors: A. J. Klompenhouwer, M. E. E. Bröker, M. G. J. Thomeer, M. P. Gaspersz, R. A. de Man, J. N. M. IJzermans et al.

Notes: Wait and see policy justified

Original article

Authors: A. Cucchetti, V. Mazzaferro, A. D. Pinna, C. Sposito, R. Golfieri, C. Serra et al.

Notes: Resection is better

Original article

Authors: A. de Buck van Overstraeten, E. J. Eshuis, S. Vermeire, G. Van Assche, M. Ferrante, G. R. D'Haens et al.

Notes: Clear margins and smoking cessation are key

Original article

Authors: J. Lagergren, F. Mattsson, P. Lagergren

Notes: Beware Fridays