At the BCM Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, we recognize the vital role that surgery plays in the management of conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. For instance, in Crohn's disease, surgery may involve removing a damaged portion of the intestine or repairing fistulas and strictures. In the case of ulcerative colitis, a surgery known as colectomy might be considered, where the colon is removed, and a pouch is created from the small intestine (J-pouch). Surgical options can be incredibly effective when carefully planned . Our interdisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and specialized nurses collaborate closely to assess each patient's unique needs. We ensure that surgery is well-integrated into the overall care plan, combining it with medications and lifestyle adjustments.
What We Treat
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
- Crohn's Disease
- Including complicated Crohn’s Disease (i.e. obstruction, bowel fistula, stricture, abscess, and inflammation which is unresponsive to conservative medical treatments)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Indeterminate Colitis
- Perianal Crohn’s Disease
- Ileoanal Pouch Complications
Procedures for IBD
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Colon Removal
- Recurrent and Re-operative Colon Surgery
- Stricturoplasty
- Laparoscopic Colostomy
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Rectum Removal
- Laparoscopic Ileoanal J-Pouch Procedure (Proctocolectomy)
- Laparoscopic / Robotic Small Bowel Removal
- Laparoscopic Ileostomy
- Seton Placement
- Fistulotomy
- Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) Procedure
- Endorectal Advancement Flap
- Complicated/Recurrent Anal Fistula Surgery
- Other
- Botox Injection
- Sphincterotomy
Surgery for enterocutaneous, colocutaneous, rectovaginal, anovaginal and rectoprostatic fistulas (i.e. fistulas between bowel, vagina, prostate, skin and anorectum), including Plastics Flap procedures for interposition.