Management of Rectal Stump During Laparoscopic Subtotal Colectomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Comparative Cohort Study from Six Referral Centres

摘要

Background and Aims: There is no consensus on the best management of the rectum after subtotal colectomy for refractory colitis complicating inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. The objective was to evaluate the impact of rectal stump management during laparoscopic subtotal colectomy [LSTC] for IBD.