Surgery should be a last resort for people suffering from severe, chronic constipation, according to new guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).
Colectomy – surgical removal of part or all of the colon – is often considered for peo...
Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds.
The scans might accurately predict which patients have a higher odds for cancer recurrence and require surgery plus chemotherap...