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  1. Proctocolectomy: Definition, Types & Procedure - Cleveland Clinic

    What is a proctocolectomy? A proctocolectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of your colon and your rectum. Your colon and rectum are sections of your large intestine or …

  2. Proctocolectomy and Colectomy - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

    A proctocolectomy is the surgical removal of the colon and rectum. A colectomy is the surgical removal of the colon. While these surgeries may alleviate your Crohn’s disease symptoms, …

  3. Proctocolectomy | General Surgery

    Surgery to remove the colon and rectum is called a proctocolectomy. This is the standard surgical procedure for patients with ulcerative colitis where medical therapy has failed or serious life …

  4. Proctocolectomy - Wikipedia

    Proctocolectomy is the surgical removal of the entire colon and rectum from the human body, leaving the patients small intestine disconnected from their anus. [1]

  5. What Is Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis? - WebMD

    Jun 8, 2024 · What Is Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis? If medication doesn’t help ease severe symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC), your doctor might recommend a proctocolectomy, …

  6. Total Proctocolectomy with Ileostomy - Healthline

    May 2, 2025 · A total proctocolectomy is surgical removal of the colon, rectum, and anus. Your surgeon will perform it while you’re under general anesthesia.

  7. Total proctocolectomy and ileal-anal pouch - MedlinePlus

    Sep 30, 2024 · Total proctocolectomy and ileal-anal pouch surgery is the removal of the large intestine and most of the rectum. The surgery is done in one or two stages.

  8. What Is a Proctocolectomy and When Is It Needed?

    Proctocolectomy is a major abdominal operation defined as the complete surgical removal of both the colon and the rectum. The procedure represents one of the most extensive operations …

  9. Proctocolectomy | Baylor Medicine

    During a proctocolectomy, the large intestine (the colon) and rectum are removed, leaving the small intestine disconnected from the anus. The final segment of the small intestine is known …

  10. Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    In proctocolectomy, the large intestine and rectum are removed, leaving the lower end of the small intestine (the ileum). The doctor sews the anus closed and makes a small opening called a …