Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis is an option for most
patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis who require colectomy …

Pouchitis, Crohn's disease of the pouch, cuffitis, polyps, and extraintestinal manifestations of
inflammatory bowel disease are common inflammatory disorders of the ileal pouch. Acute …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

Abstract The Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) promoted the project reported
here, which consists of a position statement of Italian colorectal surgeons to address the …

Despite substantial advances in medical therapy since 2005 that have led to the approval
and increased use of novel biological agents and small molecules, colectomy is still a …

Aim There is a requirement of an expansive and up to date review of surgical management
of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can dovetail with the medical guidelines produced …

Interventional (or therapeutic) inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) endoscopy has an
expanding role in the treatment of disease and surgical adverse events. Endoscopic therapy …

Surveillance pouchoscopy is recommended for patients with restorative proctocolectomy
with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis in ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis …

BACKGROUND: Patients with ulcerative colitis often develop medically refractory colonic
inflammation or colorectal neoplasia, and approximately 10% to 15% of patients require …

Aim Surgical technique constantly evolves in response to the pressure of progress. Ileal
pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) is a good example. We analysed the effect of changes in …