Beyond Immunosuppression: Defining Perioperative Risk in Transplant Patients Undergoing Colorectal and Small Bowel Surgery

TX recipients undergoing colorectal or small bowel surgery face considerable perioperative risks, especially in emergency situations and after heart transplantation. The feasibility of primary anastomosis in selected patients suggests that surgical strategies should be tailored, emphasizing the need for specialized, multidisciplinary care to optimize outcomes in this vulnerable population.