A surgical procedure involving the excision of the COLON and RECTUM and the formation of an ILEOANAL RESERVOIR (pouch). In patients with intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, this procedure avoids the need for an OSTOMY by allowing for transanal defecation.
Entry Term(s)
Coloproctectomy, Restorative
Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
Proctocolectomy
Total Proctocolectomy
Total Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
A surgical procedure involving the excision of the COLON and RECTUM and the formation of an ILEOANAL RESERVOIR (pouch). In patients with intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, this procedure avoids the need for an OSTOMY by allowing for transanal defecation.
