Research

Mayo Clinic researchers look at methods to improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes, including procedures used to treat Crohn's disease.

Publications

See a list of publications about Crohn's disease by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Sept. 01, 2026
  1. Lichtenstein GR, et al. ACG clinical guideline: Management of Crohn's disease in adults. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2025; doi:10.14309/ajg.0000000000003465.
  2. Lightner AL, et al. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guidelines for the surgical management of Crohn's disease. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. 2020; doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000001716.
  3. Tsai L, et al. Contemporary risk of surgery in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease: A meta-analysis of population-based cohorts. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021; doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2020.10.039.
  4. Wilkinson T, et al. Operative management of perianal Crohn's disease. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.suc.2024.09.007.
  5. Irani JL, et al. Clinical practice guidelines for enhanced recovery after colon and rectal surgery from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. 2023; doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000002650.
  6. Zaman S, et al. Minimally invasive surgery for inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic surgical techniques. Journal of Crohn's and Colitis. 2024; doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjae037.
  7. Bischoff SC, et al. ESPEN guideline on Clinical Nutrition in inflammatory bowel disease. Clinical Nutrition. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2022.12.004.
  8. Jew M, et al. Temporary faecal diversion for refractory perianal and/or distal colonic Crohn's disease in the biologic era: An updated systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Crohn's and Colitis. 2024; doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjad159.
  9. Adamina M, et al. ECCO guidelines on therapeutics in Crohn's disease: Surgical treatment. Journal of Crohn's and Colitis. 2024; doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjae089.
  10. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Aug. 27, 2026.