Ulcerative Colitis Surgery

The standard surgical procedure to treat ulcerative colitis is a proctocolectomy. This surgery removes both your colon and your rectum (collectively called the large intestine). There are two types of proctocolectomy procedures used to treat ulcerative colitis.

What is the most common surgery for ulcerative colitis?

The most common procedure for ulcerative colitis is pelvic pouch or ileal pouch anal anastomosis  Your surgeon takes out your colon and rectum and fashions a new rectum, called a J-pouch, out of your small intestine. This type of surgery allows you to have bowel movements and use the bathroom.