Background Colectomy for ulcerative colitis is associated with short‐and long‐term
complications. Estimates of the frequency of such complications are variable and may have …

Objective The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive update of the outcome of
the ileo-pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA). Data sources An extensive search in PubMed …

Abstract Aim Approximately 20%–30% of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) will undergo
surgery during their disease course, the vast majority being elective due to chronic refractory …

Background The objective of this study was to compare short-term outcomes of robotic and
laparoscopic proctectomy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods This is …

Recently introduced in the treatment algorithms and guidelines for the treatment of ulcerative
colitis, biological therapy is an effective treatment option for patients with an acute severe …

Aim The benefits of a laparoscopic approach to restorative proctocolectomy (RPC) are
controversial. The aim of this meta‐analysis was to compare the outcome following …

Surgery is a key feature of IBD management. Up to 70% of patients with Crohn's disease
and 35% of patients with ulcerative colitis will require surgery during the course of their …

Ileal pouch–anal anastomosis is currently accepted as the standard method to restore
continence after total proctocolectomy for medically refractory ulcerative colitis and familial …

Surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease is a challenging endeavor given
infectious and inflammatory complications, such as fistula, and abscess, complex often …

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is the procedure of choice
for patients with ulcerative colitis requiring surgery. A J-pouch with a stapled anastomosis …