A proctocolectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the large intestine and rectum. This procedure is commonly used to treat ulcerative colitis, ... Recovery from a J-pouch procedure can take ...

Proctocolectomy With Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis Also known as the J-pouch surgery, this is the type of surgery performed most often for UC. During this procedure, an internal pouch is created so ...

However, not all UC patients are suitable for the J-pouch. The main alternative is a total proctocolectomy in which the entire colon including the anus is removed and a permanent ileostomy is ...

Inflammation that occurs after J-pouch surgery is a common complication of the procedure. Here’s advice on how to cope. What Is Pouchitis and How Can It Be Prevented?

J-pouch reconstruction could lead to fewer daily stools compared to straight ileoanal anastomosis. A restorative proctocolectomy without diverting ileostomy may be considered in appropriately ...

When that happens, j-pouch surgery is often the next step. ... Richman says he mostly forgets his j-pouch is even there. “It’s been a total game-changer,” he says.

Whether hand-sewn ileal-pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) or stapled IPAA provides better functional outcome following restorative proctocolectomy in patients with IBD, familial adenomatous ...

Between 150,000 and 300,000 people with ulcerative colitis in the U.S. live with a surgically created internal reservoir or "pouch" created from their small intestine as an alternate way to store ...

A total abdominoperineal excision (Miles procedure) with the ileal pouch and sphincter resection was successfully performed (radical R0 resection with ... prevalence of adenomas in the ileal pouch ...

Proctocolectomy With Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis. Also known as the J-pouch surgery, this is the type of surgery performed most often for UC. [2] During this procedure, ...