 This study examined the chronological changes in postoperative complications in surgical ulcerative colitis patients in China over the last 10 years. It found that fewer short-term complications and more laparoscopic surgeries were observed among patients who received surgery during 2014 to 2017 as opposed to those who had surgery between 2008 and 2013. Additionally, the authors found that independent protective factors against short-term complications included a higher preoperative body mass index, laparoscopic surgery, and elective surgery. Furthermore, they noted that the chronological decrease in short-term complications was associated with an increase in laparoscopic surgery. This article was authored by Zirongkai, Xiaoxingyi, Jianfeng Gong, and others.