ASGE Interventional IBD: Management of Complications | March 2022-Damage Control: Rescue Surgery for Endoscopy-associated Complications

Damage Control: Rescue Surgery for Endoscopy-associated Complications

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In this video, Dr. Ravi Kiran discusses the role of surgery in managing complications that arise from interventional endoscopic procedures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He highlights the risks and challenges associated with these procedures, including bleeding and perforation. Dr. Kiran explains that conservative management is often possible for bleeding complications, but surgical intervention may be required for perforations. He goes on to discuss the different surgical techniques used to control bleeding and repair or resect damaged tissues depending on the location and extent of the injury. Dr. Kiran also addresses specific considerations for injuries in the colon, small intestine, and pouch, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between surgeons and endoscopists. Overall, he emphasizes the need for individualized patient care and the preservation of intestinal function. Dr. Kiran is the chief of colorectal surgery and a professor of surgery at Columbia University.

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Pokala Ravi Kiran, MD

Keywords

surgery

complications

interventional endoscopic procedures

inflammatory bowel disease

bleeding