Even the most enthusiastic proponent of primary resection, however, will agree that operation on a deflated, well prepared bowel is an easier and safer proposition.

Volvulus is a condition that occurs when your bowel (which makes up your small intestine, colon, and rectum) twists around itself, causing a bowel blockage. This twist can block blood flow to the ...

When you might need resection surgery for Crohn's disease, and what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery was found to be more effective in harvesting lymph nodes compared with conventional surgery with similar outcomes.

If you’ve been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, or another condition that affects the colon, you may need a colon resection.

A redundant colon is an abnormally long colon that twists and loops to fit into the body. Read on for the possible causes, when to see a doctor, diagnosis, and more.

George Piano claims in his lawsuit that doctors removed parts of his lower colon and caused more health problems instead of removing his appendix.

Designing a robotic system for surgical procedures is always challenging. Reliability, integration in the operating room and intuitive use even in stressful situations are some major requirements. Our ...

Elective sigmoid resection and conservative treatment are options for patients, but current guidelines don't clearly define the indications for surgery, and more research was necessary to fill ...

For some diseases and conditions, part of the bowel needs to be removed. Learn more about this procedure, which doctors call bowel resection.

Elective sigmoid resection for patients with recurrent, complicated, or persistent painful diverticulitis yielded a better quality of life and prevented recurrences compared with nonsurgical ...