Q: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which caused a bowel perforation. I had a sigmoidectomy, no problem, and a resection.

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I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which caused a bowel perforation. I had a sigmoidectomy, no problem, and a resection. Now I’m dealing with constant and urgent diarrhea, as well as some cramping.

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The World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) has released its 2025 guideline on the diagnosis and management of chronic ...

Surgical patients in rural areas who are undergoing colectomy for cancer could benefit greatly from the expanded use of minimally invasive surgery, according to new research findings published in the ...

Qaelon Medical, a pioneer in real-time surgical leak detection and advanced insufflation technology, today announced the appointment of Marylise Boutros, MD, FRCSC, FACS, to its Scientific Advisory ...

Intuitive Surgical shares are down 13% in three months as margin pressures weigh on the stock, but strong procedure growth keeps its long-term story intact.

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Among patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), treatment with Gleevec (imatinib) is associated with ...