Editors:
- Presents an up to date summary of diagnostic pathways and medical approaches to ulcerative colitis, including the algorithm of the most adequate type of medications to use
- Explains surgical techniques applied in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, including tips and tricks from a referral centre with the largest volume of patients in Europe
- Describes the complications that can occur in the long-term to the pouch after surgery, correlated with the most suitable respective approach, either medical or surgical
Part of the book series: Updates in Surgery (UPDATESSURG)
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
About this book
The book describes various surgical techniques for ulcerative colitis in detail, providing readers with concrete guidelines on which is the most appropriate operation to perform in any given case. It also presents extensive information on the most important operation, the formation of the IPAA (ileal pouch-anal anastomosis), together with helpful tips and tricks.A closing chapter addresses the long-term complications that can occur after a pouch formation, and what to do for each case. As such, the book offers a unique and comprehensive guide for surgeons, gastroenterologists, researchers and students alike.
Editors and Affiliations
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Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Gilberto Poggioli
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General Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Diseases, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
Gilberto Poggioli
About the editor
Gilberto Poggioli is a Full Professor of General Surgery at the University of Bologna.
Focusing on the treatment of IBD for surgeons and gastroenterologists, he developed an extensive experience in clinical research, in particular on surgery of inflammatory bowel disease and abdominal procedures, both with a laparotomic and minimally invasive laparoscopic approach.
His expertise in the treatment of patients with Crohn’s disease is demonstrated by more than 2000 procedures performed, including resective and bowel sparing surgery, while more than 1400 restorative proctocolectomies attest to his experience in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.Prof. Poggioli has also published nearly 350 papers in peer-reviewed journals and for national and international congresses.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ulcerative Colitis
Editors: Gilberto Poggioli
Series Title: Updates in Surgery
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-3977-3
Publisher: Springer Milano
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia S.r.l., part of Springer Nature 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-3976-6Published: 30 October 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-3977-3Published: 29 September 2018
Series ISSN: 2280-9848
Series E-ISSN: 2281-0854
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 210
Topics: Colorectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Radiology