title: Protagonist: Early surgical intervention in ulcerative colitis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Cima
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Pemberton
mesh_terms: D003082:Colectomy; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D039021:Colonic Pouches; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome