A proctocolectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the large intestine and rectum. This procedure is commonly used to treat ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and familial adenomatous polyposis.

Restorative Proctocolectomy. Also known as ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA), is the most common surgery for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. In this procedure, both the colon and rectum are ...

The type of surgery you'll have will depend on where ... If both colon and rectum are taken out, it's called a proctocolectomy. If your colon is removed by itself, your surgeon may connect your ...

A proctocolectomy is the removal of the colon and rectum via surgery, and a colectomy is the surgical removal of the colon only. Familial polyposis or ulcerative colitis often requires removal of ...