Surgery Should Be Last Resort For Chronic Constipation, Guidelines Say

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...
Healthline

Intestinal Anastomosis Healing and Recovery Time

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Pope in ‘good general condition’ after second intestinal surgery in two years

ROME — Pope Francis was in “good general condition” Thursday, alert and breathing on his own, following a three-hour operation to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal ...
People

Pope Francis Hospitalized in Rome for Surgery on His Intestine

The procedure is necessary to address “recurring, painful and worsening” symptoms caused by abdominal hernia Tracey Harrington McCoy is a celebrity news writer at PEOPLE Digital. She has been working ...
Los Angeles Times

Small Bowel Obstruction and How You Can Manage It

Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...
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Pope Francis, 86, Hospitalized as He Undergoes Surprise Intestinal Surgery

Pope Francis was hospitalized after an urgent intestinal surgery, RadarOnline.com has learned. The 86-year-old underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall. It was the ...
Healthline

Intestinal Lymphoma: What You Should Know

Intestinal lymphoma is a form of cancer that begins in the lymph tissue within the intestines. It can cause nausea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and bloody stools. Surgery may be required. The ...