A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat ...

When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think ...

Dr Jonny Dillon is "very angry" that Northern Ireland's bowel cancer screening programme lags behind the rest of the UK.

An anastomosis from colon surgery can take several weeks to fully heal. Checking in with your care team is important, as problems such as anastomotic leakage need immediate attention. If a section of ...

Laparoscopic surgery for adhesive small-bowel obstruction is not superior to open surgery, with similar recurrence rates and ...

Young woman diagnosed with bowel cancer twice shares vital warning for others - ‘Maybe it was naive, but I really didn't ...

Recent research provides robust evidence for the use of a digital visualization and decision support tool in colorectal ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...