Uma Mahadevan

About

Uma Mahadevan is a leading authority in colorectal surgery, with a research focus on the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Her major contributions include co-authoring the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Crohn’s Disease (2020), which has garnered 134 citations, and the companion guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis (2021), cited 85 times. These landmark works synthesize evidence-based recommendations to standardize and improve surgical care for IBD patients, directly influencing clinical practice worldwide. By chairing or serving on the ASCRS Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, Mahadevan has helped shape the gold standard for operative decision-making in complex colorectal conditions. Her guidelines address critical topics such as minimally invasive approaches, strictureplasty, and pouch surgery, reflecting her commitment to advancing patient outcomes. With her work cited hundreds of times, Mahadevan’s impact is evident in how surgeons approach IBD—balancing disease control with quality of life. For students and researchers, her guidelines serve as essential, authoritative resources that bridge research and bedside care.

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1. 1
   The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Crohn’s Disease

   134 citations · 2020
2. 2
   The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis

   85 citations · 2021

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