Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis or Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

There are ileostomy options and an ileostomy reversal. This information is for people who need to undergo removal of their large intestine (colon) and rectum (proctocolectomy) -- usually for Ulcerative Colitis or Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. It is also for people who have already had surgery and are living with the type of ostomy called an ileostomy who are candidates for ileostomy reversal surgery. It is also for people with a malfunctioning Kock pouch or failed J-pouch.