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Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Not everyone with IBD requires surgery. If your doctor does recommend it, prepare yourself and learn what to expect from the procedure and recovery process.

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Proctectomy Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

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Before, During, and After J-Pouch Surgery

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

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Pouchitis After IPAA Surgery

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

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Can Probiotics Help Treat Symptoms Of Pouchitis?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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6 Different Colectomy Surgeries Explained

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

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Preparing Yourself for Ileostomy Surgery

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

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A Simple Guide to Changing an Ostomy Appliance

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

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Do You Need A Colorectal Surgeon or Gastroenterologist?

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

Rectal Cuff Inflammation (Cuffitis) Overview

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Nurse and Patient

What Is an Enterostomal Therapy Nurse?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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Overview of Safe Foods After J-Pouch Surgery

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

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What to Know About Colostomy Surgery

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

The Differences Between an Ileostomy and a J-Pouch

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

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What's It Like To Have A J-Pouch for IBD?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Finding A Toilet

One Woman's Story of Deciding To Have J-Pouch Surgery

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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Resection Surgery for Crohn's Disease

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

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Tips For Recovery from Abdominal Surgery

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

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How Common Is Crohn's Disease After J-Pouch Surgery?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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J-Pouch Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

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Discharge From a Rectal Stump After Ileostomy

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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Do Men Become Impotent After Ostomy Surgery?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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Why J-Pouches Aren't Done for Crohn's Disease

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

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Strengthening Abdominal Muscles After Surgery

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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Tips For Your New J-Pouch

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Mother with stoma

Tips and Tricks for Living With a Stoma

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

A Stoma Requires Regular Attention After Surgery

Signs of a Problem With Your Stoma

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH