Minimally invasive surgery for inflammatory bowel disease: Current perspectives

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Surgical Innovation
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management

Background:

• Surgical management of complicated and recurrent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presents ongoing challenges.
• Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques, including laparoscopic, single-port, and robotic-assisted approaches, have emerged as potential solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and evaluate the evidence supporting the contemporary practice of MIS in IBD management.
• To critically assess the application of MIS in clinical practice for IBD.

Main Methods:

• Review of prospective studies examining laparoscopic resections, single port approach, and robotic-assisted dissections in IBD.
• Critical evaluation of MIS application in IBD management.

Main Results:

• MIS demonstrates advantages over open surgery, including reduced physical trauma, faster recovery times, improved cosmetic outcomes, and shorter hospitalizations.
• Not all IBD patients are suitable candidates for MIS.

Conclusions:

• MIS is a valuable tool in the surgical management of IBD, offering significant patient benefits.
• A combined strategy incorporating both open and MIS approaches is recommended for achieving optimal outcomes in IBD patients.