Transanal ileal pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Systematic review comparing transanal versus transabdominal ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) in ulcerative colitis patients, including pediatric cases. Meta-analysis of 1,103 patients found no difference in anastomotic leak rates or complications between approaches, with satisfactory functional outcomes in both groups.