It’s become common for people to get ulcerative colitis surgery in the early stages of the disease. But whether you’re in the early or late stages or somewhere in between, you’re likely wondering how ...

If you have ulcerative colitis, your doctor may suggest surgery as the key to improving your quality of life. There are plenty of solid reasons for getting an operation, but it's OK to ask another ...

There are a few different types of common procedures, and your specific situation will determine which is right for you, says Dana Lukin, MD, a gastroenterologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork ...

ROCHESTER, Minn -- A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab, according to ...

A new study has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab. A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this 12-part journey through a disease state ...

As the vice chairman of surgery at Mount Sinai, Harris specializes in treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. A 22-year veteran, he sees 200-300 patients with ulcerative colitis every year.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Postoperative complications and longer hospital stays were more common in patients with acute ulcerative colitis ...

Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who were older than 50 years had a lower mortality risk with elective surgery than with long-term medical therapy, although there was no difference in younger ...

Weekend hospitalization for ulcerative colitis is associated with an increased risk for postoperative complications, according to the findings of a large retrospective study. Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan ...