Surgery to Create Pouch for Waste Removal

The provider removes the rectum and joins the colon to the anus using both an abdominal and perineal approach. In addition, the provider creates a colonic reservoir, a pouch to collect fecal waste, and a temporary diverting enterostomy if needed to allow the colon and anastomosis time to heal. Providers typically perform the procedure to treat Crohn colitis, rectal cancer, or familial polyposis. The procedure leaves the patient with an uninterrupted digestive tract so that the patient can pass stool normally. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.