The surgical removal of the rectum is called low anterior resection, abbreviated LAR. About 40% of patients who require this ...

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The discovery that a toxin made by bacteria found in dirty water might help trigger ulcerative colitis could lead to new ...

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This thesis investigates less invasive treatments for large colon polyps and early-stage colon cancer. The focus on a new technique: the colonoscopy-assisted laparoscopic wedge resection (CAL-WR).

Your daily poop timing offers vital clues about your gut and metabolism. Morning bowel movements indicate a healthy internal ...

Early-onset colorectal cancer is rising sharply in India, with experts warning of delayed diagnosis, lifestyle risks, and the ...

Adjusting to life with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and financially. From finding the right pouching system to managing daily care, it often takes time, patience and the ...

Prophylactic closure of defects after endoscopic submucosal dissection of the colon reduces delayed bleeding and may lower ...