SURGERY FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Newer procedures like restorative proctocolectomy which include formation of pouch and ileoanal anastamosis have changed the outlook for patients with ulcerative colitis. Now patients can get rid of the disease (Ulcerative colitis) by surgery with intact anal passage . They do not need a permanent ileostomy. Here the diseased colon is removed and a pouch of small intestine is made and joined to the anal passage. Patient gets rid of the disease, is able to stop all medications including steroids.

Complicated intestinal problems like multiple surgeries, intestinal fistulae etc. are being managed by an expert team.

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Surgical Procedure

SYMPTOMS

Surgery For Ulcerative Coltis Includes

  • Diarrhea, often with blood or pus.
  • Abdominal pain and cramping.
  • Rectal pain.
  • Rectal bleeding — passing small amount of blood with stool.
  • Urgency to defecate.
  • Inability to defecate despite urgency.
  • Weight loss.
  • Fatigue.

CONDITION & TREATMENTS

Colostomy

Proctocolectomy is considered the standard treatment when surgery for ulcerative colitis is needed. If the entire colon is removed, the surgeon may create an opening, or stoma, in the abdominal wall. The tip of the lower small intestine is brought through the stoma. An external bag, or pouch, is attached to the stoma.

Ileostomy

If you have your entire colon removed, your surgeon may make an opening, or stoma, in your abdominal wall. … This is called a permanent ileostomy. Stools pass through this opening and collect in the pouch, which you need to wear at all times.

Colectomy

Surgery to remove the entire colon is called a colectomy. Surgery to remove both the colon and rectum is a proctocolectomy. … Colon cancer is common in people with ulcerative colitis. Proctocolectomy is considered the standard treatment when surgery for ulcerative colitis is needed.

proctocolectomy

Surgery to remove the entire colon is called a colectomy. Surgery to remove both the colon and rectum is a proctocolectomy. Both can be used to treat ulcerative colitis. … Proctocolectomy is considered the standard treatment when surgery for ulcerative colitis is needed.