Surgery may be an option to manage ulcerative colitis when treatment with medication and lifestyle changes isn’t effective, ...

What are some key physiologic factors that influence how the intestine heals after surgery?

Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...

Surgeons in China have pioneered a novel technique, and a biodegradable scaffold, that shields bowel tissue as it heals following surgery, potentially reducing the need for colostomy bags. Colorectal ...