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Aim
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is approved for the treatment of faecal incontinence (FI) in a two‐stage technique. With standardized implantation, approximately 90% of patients undergo successful Stage I operation and proceed to a permanent implant (Stage II). The aim of this work was to explore the feasibility of SNM as a one‐stage procedure and report the 24‐week efficacy.
Method
This study...
Aim
A laparoscopic approach to total colectomy (TC) for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is being increasingly used, but data on its comparative benefits over open TC are conflicting. The aim of this study was to examine 90‐day outcomes following laparoscopic and open TC for IBD in a nationwide cohort after the introduction of laparoscopy.
Method
IBD patients undergoing TC in Denmark from 2005...