• Anal Sphincter Length as Determined by 3-Dimensional Endoanal Ultrasound and Anal Manometry: A Study in Healthy Nulliparous Women 

      Norderval, Stig; Pedersen, Torunn; Collinson, Rowan J. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-23)
      <i>Objectives</i> - The normal female external anal sphincter (EAS) is shorter anteriorly than laterally and posteriorly. Furthermore, the thickness of the very proximal part of the circular EAS is thinner than 50% of the lateral and posterior EAS thickness. The extent of these features is not fully explored. The aim of this prospective study was to assess the normal anal sphincter with 3‐dimensional ...
    • Diverting stomas reduce reoperation rates for anastomotic leak but not overall reoperation rates within 30 days after anterior rectal resection: a national cohort study 

      Myrseth, Elisabeth; Nymo, Linn Såve; Gjessing, Petter Fosse; Norderval, Stig (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-24)
      Purpose A diverting stoma is commonly formed to reduce the rate of anastomotic leak following anterior resection with anastomosis, although some studies question this strategy. The aim of this study was to assess the leak rates and overall complication burden after anterior resection with and without a diverting stoma.<p> <p>Methods A 5-year national cohort with prospectively registered data of ...
    • Endoscopic full-thickness dissection (EFTD) in the rectum: a case series 

      Rushfeldt, Christian; Nordbø, M.; Steigen, Sonja Eriksson; Dehli, Trond; Gjessing, Petter Fosse; Norderval, Stig (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-28)
      Background Rectal endoscopic full- thickness dissection (EFTD) using a fexible colonoscope is an alternative to the wellestablished trans-anal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) and the trans-anal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) techniques for resecting dysplastic or malignant rectal lesions. This study evaluated EFTD safety by analyzing outcomes of the frst patients to undergo rectal EFTD at the ...
    • Laparoscopic rectal cancer resection yields comparable clinical and oncological results with shorter hospital stay compared to open access: a 5-year national cohort 

      Myrseth, Elisabeth; Gjessing, Petter Fosse; Nymo, Linn Såve; Kørner, Hartwig; Kvaløy, Jan Terje; Norderval, Stig (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-04)
      Purpose Although widely applied, the results following laparoscopic rectal resection (LRR) compared to open rectal resection (ORR) are still debated. The aim of this study was to assess clinical short- and long-term results as well as oncological resection quality following LRR or ORR for cancer in a 5-year national cohort.<p> <p>Methods Data from the Norwegian Registry for Gastrointestinal Surgery ...
    • Lower conversion rate with robotic assisted rectal resections compared with conventional laparoscopy; a national cohort study 

      Myrseth, Elisabeth; Nymo, Linn Såve; Gjessing, Petter Fosse; Kørner, Hartwig; Kvaløy, Jan Terje; Norderval, Stig (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-18)
      <i>Background</i> - Conversion from laparoscopic to open access colorectal surgery is associated with a poorer postoperative outcome. The aim of this study was to assess conversion rates and outcomes after standard laparoscopic rectal resection (LR) and robotic laparoscopic rectal resection (RR).<br><br> <i>Methods</i> - A national 5-year cohort study utilizing prospectively recorded data on ...
    • Molecular differences of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells between non-responders and responders in treatment of transphincteric perianal fistulas 

      Tencerova, Michaela; Lundby, Lilli; Norderval, Stig; Hougaard, Helene Tarri; Pedersen, Bodil Ginnerup; Kassem, Moustapha (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-24)
      Background: Injection of autologous adipose tissue (AT) has recently been demonstrated to be an efective and safe treatment for anal fstulas. AT mesenchymal stem cells (AT-MSCs) mediate the healing process, but the relationship between molecular characteristics of AT-MSCs of the injected AT and fstula healing has not been adequately studied. Thus we aimed to characterize the molecular and functional ...
    • The Practically Wise Medical Teacher: Medical Education at the University of Tromsø – A Norwegian Case 

      Hovdenak, Sylvi Stenersen; Hatlevik, Ida Katrine R; Bartnes, Kristian; Bjerkli, Inger-Heidi; Norderval, Stig; Nordøy, Tone (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-19)
      This article addresses the issue of teaching quality in medical education and investigates what characterizes a professionally competent or practically wise medical teacher through the use of longitudinal data from interviews with 40 medical students. In discussing the findings, Aristotle’s concepts of episteme, techne and phronesis, and theoretical perspectives on professionalism and quality in ...
    • Short-term outcomes after elective colon cancer surgery: an observational study from the Norwegian registry for gastrointestinal and HPB surgery, NoRGast 

      Nymo, Linn Såve; Norderval, Stig; Eriksen, Morten Tandberg; Wasmuth, Hans; Kørner, Hartwig; Bjørnbeth, Bjørn Atle; Moger, Thomas; Viste, Asgaut; Lassen, Kristoffer (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-09)
      BACKGROUND: To describe the real burden of major complications after elective surgery for colon cancer in Norway, and to assess which predictors that are significantly associated with the short-term outcome. <br> <br> METHODS: An observational, multi-centre analysis of prospectively registered colon resections registered into the Norwegian Registry for Gastrointestinal Surgery, NoRGast, between ...
    • Translation and validation of the Norwegian version of the postoperative quality of recovery score QoR-15 

      Bergestuen, Linda; Moger, Thomas A. Waksvik; Oterhals, Kjersti; Pfeffer, Frank; Nestvold, Torunn Kristin; Norderval, Stig; Nymo, Linn Såve; Havnes, Kjerstin; Lassen, Kristoffer; Breivik, Kyrre (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-09-08)
      Background As patient-centered care gains more attention, assessing the patient's perspective on their recovery has become increasingly important. In response to the need for a reliable and valid patient reported outcome measurement tool for major surgical resections in Norway. The Norwegian Registry for Gastrointestinal Surgery (NORGAST) initiated a project to translate and evaluate QoR-15's ...