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AGA guidance urges ‘detailed, cautious’ approach before surgery in refractory constipation

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...
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New expert guidance urges caution before surgery for patients with treatment-resistant constipation

Chronic constipation affects 8–12% of Americans. While most patients improve with conventional treatments, a small but challenging subset remains refractory. These patients often undergo extensive ...
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AGA Urges Caution Before Surgery in Refractory Constipation

Patients with refractory constipation (RC) should not be rushed to surgery, according to a clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) that stresses careful and ...
U.S. News & World Report

Surgery Should Be Last Resort For Chronic Constipation, Guidelines Say

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 ...

Expert guidance urges caution before surgery for patients with treatment-resistant constipation

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of ...