What is Ileal Pouch Reconstruction?
Ileal pouch reconstruction has allowed patients with conditions such as ulcerative colitis, familial polyposis and certain types of colon cancer to avoid living with a permanent ileostomy and external appliance after colectomy. The procedure involves removing the colon, rectum and anal canal lining and using the end of the small bowel (ileum) to create a new rectum. Developed in the late 1970s by British and Japanese surgeons, ileal pouch reconstruction has become the new “gold standard” for patients undergoing colon removal. Since the first procedures, surgeons have improved both the pouch and the technique, eliminating many complications. ileal pouch reconstructionsbegan in 1984. The information provided here will give you an overview of ileal pouch reconstruction and the prognosis after surgery. We hope it will answer many of your questions regarding the procedure.
