A robot has successfully performed "keyhole" intestinal surgery on pigs without any aid from humans, according to a study from John Hopkins University (published in Science Robotics). What's more, the ...

After my brother was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, I read that it's often treated with surgery first. Can you tell me more about the surgery?

An anastomosis from colon surgery can take several weeks to fully heal. Checking in with your care team is important, as problems such as anastomotic leakage need immediate attention. If a section of ...

The physiological stress of surgical injury on the gastrointestinal tract can result in a profound shift in gut microbiota abundance, function and spatial location Postsurgical re-establishment of the ...

A perforated bowel causes sudden and severe abdominal pain and requires immediate medical care. You will often need surgery ...