Forty patients were treated with the conventional Hartmann approach (resection plus a diverting colostomy) and 43 patients were managed by laparoscopy and peritoneal lavage. Patients in the lavage ...

The most frequently described laparoscopic operations for the management of patients with IBD are restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis and ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease. For ...

Ileostomy output may depend on the person. However, an individual with a daily output of more than 700 milliliters (mL) may be more likely to experience electrolyte imbalances or nutritional ...

The ileostomy bag collects the digestive waste of people who have undergone an ileostomy. Proper skin care and regular bag emptying are essential to prevent complications. An ileostomy is a relatively ...

KOCHI: A rare surgery to prevent colostomy where the the whole large intestine was removed and a small pouch was created with the patient's own small intestine and attached to her anus was performed ...

Patient undergoes laparoscopic restorative proctectomy and J-pouch surgery for UC In a landmark procedure, a 29-year-old patient suffering from symptomatic ulcerative colitis (UC) has undergone a ...