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Hi!
I had my colon removed and need to have the j pouch created in the next few months. I'm wondering how to go about researching Colon and Rectal Surgeons and seeing what their history is in j pouches. Can anyone point me to a website for this or let me know the best way to go about researching this? I'm looking for either Tampa or Orlando but am willing to go anywhere.
Thank you!
Researching Surgeons
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have you visited the www.jpouch.org has alot of information..
Ileo 1979 Kock pouch 1980
Re: Researching Surgeons
Dear tifg,
I am so happy that you actually took my advice and already have a good lead. One other thought came to my mind when I looked to see if you posted here. It is that you want a surgeon who has done 100's or 1000's of j-pouches to operate on you. You DO NOt want a surgeon who has done 3 or 4. Be sure to ask them how many they have done. This is crucial to insure a successful outcome.
Best of luck,
Aileen
I am so happy that you actually took my advice and already have a good lead. One other thought came to my mind when I looked to see if you posted here. It is that you want a surgeon who has done 100's or 1000's of j-pouches to operate on you. You DO NOt want a surgeon who has done 3 or 4. Be sure to ask them how many they have done. This is crucial to insure a successful outcome.
Best of luck,
Aileen
Crohn's Disease 1983, Colosotomy, 1991, Procto-sigmoid Colectomy, 2008
Re: Researching Surgeons
just another thought...I feel it's important to find a colorectal surgeon that performs jpouches. Some general surgeons do and while they may be okay at it, if the surgeon goes in and finds anything tricky, a colorectal surgeon is who you'd want.
Also, getting a consult is not a committment. It's ok to "shop around". If you do find one you like, it's okay to ask he/she for a patient referral. This way, you can get a feel for his style, bedside manner, etc and see if it's a match for you.
Also, getting a consult is not a committment. It's ok to "shop around". If you do find one you like, it's okay to ask he/she for a patient referral. This way, you can get a feel for his style, bedside manner, etc and see if it's a match for you.
Ileo 1979 Kock pouch 1980
Re: Researching Surgeons
just another thought...I feel it's important to find a colorectal surgeon that performs jpouches. Some general surgeons do and while they may be okay at it, if the surgeon goes in and finds anything tricky, a colorectal surgeon is who you'd want.
Also, getting a consult is not a committment. It's ok to "shop around". If you do find one you like, it's okay to ask he/she for a patient referral. This way, you can get a feel for his style, bedside manner, etc and see if it's a match for you.
Also, getting a consult is not a committment. It's ok to "shop around". If you do find one you like, it's okay to ask he/she for a patient referral. This way, you can get a feel for his style, bedside manner, etc and see if it's a match for you.
Ileo 1979 Kock pouch 1980
Re: Researching Surgeons
I would not limit my search to jpouch surgeons, there are alternatives, ie. kpouch and bcir. Investigate these options before deciding on the surgical route.
Ray
Ray