Anastomosis: A surgical connection between two structures, such as the ends of the intestine. Anastomotic leakage: A complication where the connection between two segments of the bowel fails ...

Anastomosis: A surgical connection between two structures, such as two ends of the intestine. Laparoscopic surgery: A minimally invasive surgical technique that uses small incisions and ...

The ileal pouch anal anastomosis or J-pouch procedure is typically recommended for people with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or familial adenomatous polyposis. The procedure is also recommended ...