PAtophysiological, Nodal-based Approach for Crohn's Disease Excision

Single centre prospective pilot study on surgery for Crohn's disease (CD). CD universally recurs after surgery and no technique so far has been proven to reduce recurrence. The investigators speculate that a different surgical technique, based on pathophysiology of the disease may prove successful in reducing rates of recurrence. Consecutive CD patients with a surgical indication for ileocolic disease will receive an extended procedure including a lymphadenectomy (Pathophysiologic excision for Crohn's disease). Primary outcome will be endoscopic recurrence rates at 6 and 12 months from surgery.