Laparoscopic Redo Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's Disease in Patients with Previous Multiple Laparotomies.

Abstract

Over 80% of patients with primary ileocolic Crohn's disease have a surgical resection within 10 years of diagnosis, and 40%-50% of them need further surgery within 15 years. Laparoscopic surgery can be challenging due to a thickened mesentery and the potential for fistulas, abscesses, and phlegmons. Aim of this study is to analyze the short-term outcomes of laparoscopic redo ileocolic resections for Crohn's disease in patients with previous multiple laparotomies.