Colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis

SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR ULCERATIVE COLLITIS


A colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis is a surgical procedure which may be able to help with ulcerative colitis

Surgery for ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a condition where part of the digestive tract (usually the rectum and colon) becomes inflamed. This can lead to diarrhoea, cramping and other symptoms. In some cases, a colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis may help. It's a surgical procedure which involves removing part or all of your colon (the large intestine) and joining the illeum (the last part of the small intestine) to your rectum. By doing so, it can help to restore your normal bowel motions.

There are two types of colectomy: open and laparoscopic. Your consultant will decide which is right for you. Both are carried out under general anaesthetic.

Need to know

Need to know

There are two types of colectomy: open or laparoscopic. Your consultant will decide which is right for you.

Open

Your consultant will make a large cut along your abdomen (midriff) so they can access your colon. They will then remove the damaged part of your colon.

Laparoscopic

Your consultant will make small, keyhole-size cuts in your abdomen and insert a camera through one of them. They'll use the camera to find and remove your colon. They'll then operate on your colon externally before reinserting it into your body.

In both cases, your consultant will join the the last part of the small intestine to your rectum.

You'll mostly likely meet your consultant or nurse specialist at a pre-surgery screening. This will be on a date before your procedure. They'll explain what happens during the operation and how you'll need to prepare for it. They'll also inform you of any risks or side effects.

After your procedure, we'll take you to our recovery ward, where you'll be cared for by our dedicated team of consultants and nurses. You'll stay with us until you regain normal bowel function. This could be for up to a week. We may also put you on a drip to keep you hydrated until you're able to drink normally. Your consultant or specialist nurse will let you know when you can leave the hospital and get back to you normal routine.

Our Colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis consultants

Mr Charles Evans

Mr Charles Evans

General Surgery

Mr Danilo Miskovic

Mr Danilo Miskovic

General Surgery

Mr Haney Youssef

Mr Haney Youssef

General Surgery

Miss Caris Grimes

Miss Caris Grimes

General Surgery

Our Colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis locations

41 Welbeck Street

41 Welbeck Street

41 Welbeck Street W1G 8EA London
The Princess Grace Hospital

The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients

The Shard Outpatients

The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
London Bridge Hospital

London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London

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