IBD DriveTime: Manasi Agrawal, MD, on First-Line Resection for Crohn's Disease

Dr Manasi Agrawal discusses her research into surgery as a first-line therapy for Crohn's disease, comparing outcomes and highlighting the importance of real-world data. The study found that illuscular section had lower hazards and consistent results in favor of it. The speaker explores the misconception that surgery is a failure of gastroenterology, highlighting its potential as a viable option for patients with Crohn's disease. Challenges and the need for more research in outcomes research are discussed.