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An ostomy is a surgically created opening in your abdomen that allows waste or urine to leave your body. Learn about colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy, and how to cope with diet, sports and social activities after ostomy surgery.
J-pouch surgery removes the large intestine and makes a pouch inside the body that allows a person to get rid of stool in the usual way. Learn about the reasons, risks and results of this surgery, which is also called ileoanal anastomosis or IPAA surgery.
During an ileal conduit procedure, a surgeon makes a new tube from a piece of intestine that allows the kidneys to drain and urine to exit the body through a small opening called a stoma.
Colectomy is a surgical procedure to treat or prevent diseases and conditions that affect your colon, such as bleeding, obstruction, cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis. Learn about the types, risks, preparation and recovery of colectomy from Mayo Clinic.
A colectomy procedure to remove one side of the colon is called hemicolectomy. A right hemicolectomy, as shown here, involves removing the right side of the colon and attaching the small intestine to the remaining portion of the colon.
SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, a condition where there is an abnormal increase in bacteria in the small intestine. This can cause diarrhea, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency and other complications. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of SIBO from Mayo Clinic.
Learn about ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery, a procedure that removes the large intestine and creates a pouch from the small intestine. Find doctors who perform this surgery at Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota.
J-pouch surgery is a type of ileoanal anastomosis that creates a pouch from the small intestine to store stool. It is used to treat ulcerative colitis and other conditions that affect the colon and rectum. Learn about the benefits, risks and outcomes of this surgery at Mayo Clinic.
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for small bowel prolapse, a condition where the small intestine bulges into the vagina. Find out how pregnancy, aging, smoking and other factors can increase your risk of this pelvic organ prolapse.
Intestinal obstruction is a serious condition that can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and dehydration. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, including surgery, enema, stent and decompression.