J-pouch surgery is a type of procedure used specifically for ulcerative colitis. Learn who's a good candidate for this procedure and what the procedure is like, including risks and recovery.

Even though the j-pouch procedure is designed to stop the body’s inflammatory attack on the colon, research shows that the same immune cells that attack the colon in ulcerative colitis can ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our son recently had his colon removed because of ulcerative colitis. He will soon have the J-pouch. Can you explain what this involves? Are there new devices or treatments that ...

Surgery for UC, like colectomy, removes the colon to relieve symptoms. Options include ileostomy or a J-pouch. It’s for severe cases or medication failure.

A proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is often done in two stages. The first removes your colon and rectum, leaving your anus and anal sphincter muscles (the ones needed for pushing ...

After the j-pouch has had about eight to 12 weeks to heal, a second surgery connects the small intestine to the j-pouch, which then collects waste and allows stool to pass through the anus in a ...

Even with the J-pouch, you can still expect to have bowel movements more frequently than before you developed UC (i.e., 6-8 per day including at least one at night) ...

During the procedures, both the colon and rectum are removed, and the ileum, or the final part of the small intestine, is made into a J-shaped pouch and connected to the anal canal.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our son recently had his colon removed because of ulcerative colitis. He will soon have the J-pouch. Can you explain what this involves? Are there new devices or treatments that ...

Ulcerative Colitis Surgery. Colectomy. Some people get surgery to remove part or all of the colon. Your doctor may suggest this if your medicine isn't working, your symptoms get worse, or your ...