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

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...

Surgery for refractory constipation should be a last resort, used only after comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...

All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered ...

Surgery can lead to constipation. When it comes to healing after surgery, many patients worry about dealing with pain and nausea, says Dr. Constance Chen, a breast reconstruction specialist and ...

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...

Chronic constipation affects 8–12% of Americans. While most patients improve with conventional treatments, a small but ...