[Proctocolectomy and ileoanal anastomosis as a treatment of ulcerative colitis]

Abstract

Proctocolectomy and ileoanal anastomosis as a treatment of ulcerative colitis Sphincter-saving proctocolectomy, construction of ileal pouch (J pouch) and associated ileoanal anastomosis constitute an established surgical procedure in the treatment of patients having ulcerative colitis. The procedure has been found to improve the condition: the patient is usually relieved of medications and possible associated adverse effects, the cancer risk associated with the disease is minimized and the quality of life will improve. The most common complication is inflammation of the ileal pouch, developing in half of the patients.