Minimally invasive surgery for inflammatory bowel disease: Current perspectives

Abstract

in terms of reduction of physical trauma of surgery, recovery time, better cosmetic outcomes and shorter hospitalization. However, it is important to appreciate that not all patients with IBD are suitable for MIS, so a combination of both open and MIS should be adopted to achieve optimum outcomes.

Minimally invasive approach to complicated Crohn's disease in four different cases – a video vignette

“…The laparoscopic technique in Crohn's disease has been applied mainly in uncomplicated cases like enterostomy formation in anal disease or ileocaecal resections in primary disease of the terminal ileum . The laparoscopic management in complex conditions such as fistula or abscess formation, multiple strictures and re‐do abdominal procedures has not been widely reported.…”