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

If you’re recovering from surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — you’ve probably got questions about what you can (and should) eat. The ...

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

For most individuals, the gastrocolic reflex is a regular aspect of digestion, but certain scenarios make it more noticeable. After consuming a large or calorie-dense meal, especially one rich in fats ...

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 ...

Laparoscopic surgery, being minimally invasive, often allows for a quicker recovery compared to open abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Recovery after endometriosis surgery typically takes several weeks ...

Is bowel preparation necessary for the preoperative preparation of patients undergoing large bowel surgery? The authors reviewed 14 randomized trials (N = 4859) comparing mechanical with no mechanical ...