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  • Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis or anal-canal anastomosis are primary procedures, with specific indications based on patient age and cancer presence.
  • Postoperative complications include pouchitis and increasing reports of gastroduodenal/small intestinal lesions, with potentially fatal hemorrhaging.

    • Impact:

    • Informs surgical decision-making for ulcerative colitis (UC) in the context of modern medical advancements.
    • Emphasizes the critical importance of surgical timing, particularly for elderly patients and emergency cases.
    • Highlights the need for vigilance regarding postoperative complications such as pouchitis and gastrointestinal lesions.