title: Indications and Options for Surgery in Ulcerative Colitis.
abstract: Ulcerative colitis affects differing lengths of the colon and rectum. Surgical treatment is considered curative when the entire colon and rectum is removed. However, surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis should only be pursued for additional complicating factors of the disease. In addition, the current physiologic status as well as the patient's desire to retain intestinal continuity should be considered. This article outlines the current indications for surgical treatment in patients with ulcerative colitis, the various surgical options, and the techniques used to accomplish these goals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157, USA. Electronic address: jbohl@wakehealth.edu.
authors.forename: Jaime L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Bohl
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157, USA.
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sobba
mesh_terms: D003082:Colectomy; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D039021:Colonic Pouches; D004210:Dissection; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D018579:Patient Selection
keywords: Ileal pouch–anal anastomosis; Inflammatory bowel disease; Surgery; Total proctocolectomy; Ulcerative colitis