Postoperative Morbidity Risks Following Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's Disease Treated With Anti-TNF Alpha Therapy: A Retrospective Study of 360 Patients.

Background: Despite the effectiveness of anti-TNF alpha (ATA) treatment to induce and maintain remission in Crohn's disease, surgical intervention is frequently required. Results of previous studies on the impact of anti-TNF on postoperative course are discordant. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of ATA on postoperative morbidity following ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease.

Management of Acute Appendicitis in Ambulatory Surgery: Is It Possible? How to Select Patients?

Objective: Establish a protocol of management of acute appendicitis (AA) in ambulatory surgery (AmbSurg) on the basis of preoperative criteria.

Background: Ambulatory laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for AA has not been yet reported.

Methods: All patients who underwent LA between 2010 and 2012 were reviewed.

Redo coloanal anastomosis: a retrospective study of 66 patients.

Introduction: Low colorectal (LCRA) and coloanal anastomoses (CAA) are associated with high leakage rate. After such complication, around 17% of patients remain with their stoma. Treatment of failed LCRA and CAA is not frequently proposed.