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ReviewiGIE : innovation, investigation and insights2026

Bowel preparation for colonoscopy in patients with surgically altered anatomy: a narrative review and institutional protocol.

Fouad Jaber, Mark Peicher, Juan D Gomez Cifuentes, Maria P Forero Rios, Robert J Sealock

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5 authors.

Fouad JaberDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Mark PeicherInternal Medicine Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Juan D Gomez CifuentesDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Maria P Forero RiosDepartment of Medical Education, Universidad El Bosque School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia.
Robert J SealockDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colonoscopy is a vital diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for diseases affecting the rectum, colon, and terminal ileum. In patients who have undergone colorectal surgery, postoperative colonoscopy is frequently required for purposes such as colorectal neoplasia surveillance. However, administering bowel preparation in this population poses significant challenges for patients, caregivers, and the endoscopy team, including gastroenterologists and nurses. Despite these challenges, there is limited peer-reviewed guidance on optimal bowel preparation strategies for these patients. This review summarizes the current data on bowel preparation in patients with surgically altered anatomy, identifies key challenges, addresses existing gaps in knowledge, and presents a tailored approach to bowel preparation in this population based on institutional protocol. In addition, we propose future directions for research and quality improvement to enhance outcomes in this cohort.

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PMID42889405
PMCPMC13669947

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