In this Q&A, she breaks down the physiologic principles behind intestinal healing, the suture techniques she recommends, the ...

An anastomosis from colon surgery can take several weeks to fully heal. Checking in with your care team is important, as problems such as anastomotic leakage need immediate attention. If a section of ...

Rome — Pope Francis underwent intestinal surgery Wednesday, two years after he had 13 inches of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine. The procedure ...

Pope Francis went to the hospital on Wednesday for surgery on his intestine, two years after he had 13 inches of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine. The ...