title: [Historical evolution and current concepts of surgical treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases].
abstract: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may require surgical intervention for refractory disease or complications. Prompt surgery and appropriate surgical procedures are critical when surgery is indicatedd. With continuous optimization and innovation of surgical procedures, there have been significant changes in the concepts and operations of IBD in the past century. Learning the evolution of surgical treatment for IBD could help us understand the rationale, indications, and pertinent techniques of surgical procedures. Innovations are emerging in IBD management including the advent of biological agents, laparoscopy, and multi-disciplinary team approach, it is imperative for IBD specialist to learn the state-of-the-art knowledge.
authors.forename: Lei
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lian
authors.forename: Xiaojian
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Minghao
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.affiliation: Center for Pouch Disorders, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, China. lanping@mail.sysu.edu.cn.
authors.forename: Ping
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lan
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; D010535:Laparoscopy