Technical Aspects of Ileoanal Pouch Surgery in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

ABSTRACT

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is the procedure of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis requiring surgery. A J-pouch with a stapled anastomosis has been the preferred technique because it is quicker, safer, and associated with good functional outcomes. A diverting loop ileostomy is usually created at the time of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. In patients with severe fulminant colitis or toxic megacolon, restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is performed in multistages. The technical aspects of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis are reviewed in this article.

KEYWORDS

Proctocolectomy - ileal pouch-anal anastomosis - ulcerative colitis - ileostomy - repeat pouch surgery

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