Question 1

after ulcerative colitis jpouch surgery is it norm to get acute artheritis?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis : Acute arthritis after j pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis is seen in a small number of patients. Though not very common it is reported and can affect multiple joints or few joints.

Question 2

y cnt pouch surgery b suitable for al ulcerative colitis patients what's the main reasons?

Accepted Answer

Discuss surgery: For ulcerative colitis surgery options talk to a surgeon.  Removal of the entire colon with colostomy is one option.  This removes the colon but you have a colostomy.  Reconstruction of a colon after the ulcerative colitis is why you want to spend time discussing all options and what to expect.  For some patients you may expect to have 4-6 bm's daily after reconstruction.

Question 3

going for ulcerative colitis surgery and having a pouch surgery? whats the chances of getting pergnant later in life?

Accepted Answer

Pretty good: In younger age group with pouch, getting pregnant is pretty good , long term results are also good with vaginal delivery or by c section. Speak to your doctor(s) , may be at a slightly high risk pregnancy for recurrence  of disease. ( not very significant risk ) and need team of experts to carry through  good luck.

Question 4

what medical procedure or surgery may i need to help control my ulcerative colitis?
what are the procedures names and how are the done?

Accepted Answer

UC operations: Depending upon the extent of disease, age of patient, biopsies, and patient desires, patients with uc often undergo either a complete proctocolectomy (removal of rectum and colon), total colectomy with preservation of some or all of rectum.  Occasionally we recommend a diverting ileostomy (small bowel ostomy) either permanent or temporary.  This is complex.  Detailed discussion is needed.

Question 5

im 29 going for ulcerative colitis surgery and then having pouch surgery. later in life what's the chances of geting pergnant later in life.

Accepted Answer

Good: If you have functional ovaries, tubes and healthy and your partner does not have fertility problems and you have regular sex, there is high chance you will get pregnant. Talk to your gynecologist, who  knows you and can give more targeted answer.

Question 6

what is surgery ileoanal or ileorectal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

This is when the: Colon is removed and part or all of the rectum is removed, then the small bowel or ileum is sewn/stapled to the rectum or anus, usually with the construction of a artificial rectal pouch and a temporary diverting ileostomy.

Question 7

why isn't pouch surgery in ulcerative colitis not suitable for some people?

Accepted Answer

Depends : After colon is removed , has to wear a stomal bag on abdomen , need frequent  change of bags few times a day, by creating a pouch , stool will be evacuated once a day or so. This needs special skills & ability , elderly , handicapped  , mental illness and people with neurological problems will not be able evacuate the pouch,  so they are not suitable for creation of the pouch.

Question 8

if i under go ulcerative colitis surgery can i die and what's the percentage of a surgey to success.

Accepted Answer

Any surgery has risk: Chances are if you need uc surgery it is because of: poor response to medical therapy, acute decompensation, and/or risk for cancer.  Normal kidney, lung, heart, liver function then the risks are well worth taking. If surgery is for rx of  life-threatening problems, then you have little choice. Talk w/gi md, surgeon,  at length. Get info from ccfa.Org (crohn's and colitis foundation of america).

Question 9

im having a key hole surgery for my ulcerative colitis. whats the percentage of it being a safe surgery?

Accepted Answer

Very good.: Almost the same as conventional open operations.

Question 10

when going for a pouch surgery with ulcerative colitis what's the percentage of the pouch not failing and for it to work at the end of al surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Depends on team: A pouch also called ileorectal "J" pouch. Goal is to have your rectum working, no UC issues, and to connect the ileum to the rectum.  This is usually staged; have ileostomy for a time, get UC under control after subtotal colon removal and then when in good health go for the pouch. Benefit of pouch, NO BAG and able to use restroom close to normal. Seek colorectal surgeon at big center/University.

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After ulcerative colitis jpouch surgery is it norm to get acute artheritis?

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Y cnt pouch surgery b suitable for al ulcerative colitis patients what's the main reasons?

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Going for ulcerative colitis surgery and having a pouch surgery? whats the chances of getting pergnant later in life?

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What medical procedure or surgery may i need to help control my ulcerative colitis? what are the procedures names and how are the done?

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Im 29 going for ulcerative colitis surgery and then having pouch surgery. later in life what's the chances of geting pergnant later in life.

A member asked:

What is surgery ileoanal or ileorectal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis?

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Why isn't pouch surgery in ulcerative colitis not suitable for some people?

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If i under go ulcerative colitis surgery can i die and what's the percentage of a surgey to success.

A member asked:

Im having a key hole surgery for my ulcerative colitis. whats the percentage of it being a safe surgery?

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When going for a pouch surgery with ulcerative colitis what's the percentage of the pouch not failing and for it to work at the end of al surgeries?

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