This article provides a structured approach to the technical aspects of reoperative surgery for Crohn's disease. Specific indications for surgery including repeat ileocolic resection, Crohn's complications of ileal pouch anal anastomosis and continent ileostomy, completion proctectomy, and the role of small bowel transplant will be discussed.
Keywords: Crohn's disease; completion proctectomy; continent ileostomy; ileal pouch anal anastomosis; ileocolic resection; intestinal failure; pelvic surgery; reoperative surgery; small bowel transplantation.