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.

When that happens, j-pouch surgery is often the next step. Here’s what that procedure entails, how that process unfolded for Richman, and what life with a j-pouch really looks like.

The J-pouch procedure (ileoanal anastomosis) often is the best option after a person’s colon has been removed. The J-pouch will allow your son to have significantly improved intestinal function ...

The surgery removes both your colon and rectum, and you'll have either an internal pouch or an external ostomy to handle the body's stool.

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.

When medications don’t help, a procedure known as a j-pouch surgery is often the next step, wherein a surgeon removes the colon and rectum and uses the end of the small intestine to form an ...

Inflammation that occurs after J-pouch surgery is a common complication of the procedure. Here’s advice on how to cope.

If for some reason the J-pouch is impractical, the main alternative is to remove the entire lower bowel (colon, rectum, and anus); the surgeon creates a hole ("stoma") through the skin and ...

The "colonic J pouch" procedure is a recent advance in colorectal surgery that enables patients to have less frequent bowel movements after removal of the rectum.

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 treatment falls into three categories: medication, diet, and surgery. These approaches effectively manage symptoms and improve quality of life.