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

Autorentext

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.

Inhalt

1. History of the ulcerative colitis.- 2. Presentation and nature course of the ulcerative colitis.- 3. Diagnosis: imaging techniques.- 4. Diagnosis: the role of the endoscopy.- 5. Diagnosis: morphology and histopathological characteristics.- 6. Medical treatment: Does the traditional therapy still have a role?.- 7. Medical treatment: the new therapies and future prospects.- 8. Surgical treatment: evolution.- 9. Surgical treatment: how has the timing of surgery changed.- 10. Surgical treatment: Indication and techniques.- 11. Surgical treatment: Role of laparoscopy and new minimally invasive techniques.- 12. Outcomes: results and quality of life after surgery.- 13. Outcomes: long-term complications after surgery (pouchitis, pre-pouch ileitis, megapouch).- 14. Outcomes: Management and treatment for fistula after pouch formation <p