What Are the Outcomes of Reoperative Restorative Proctocolectomy and Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis Surgery?

Abstract

Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis salvage surgery can save a considerable number of patients from pouch excision and permanent ileostomy. Both local perineal and abdominal approaches yield acceptable results. The choice of procedure is based on the etiology and anatomy of the problem and the surgeon's preference and patient-related factors such as diagnosis.