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At Life Kingsbury Hospital, Subtotal Proctocolectomy is performed using specialized colorectal surgical techniques and comprehensive diagnostic assessment. Established in 1918, this accredited hospital in Cape Town, South Africa has 212 beds and offers advanced colorectal surgery, gastrointestinal care, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive procedures.
Subtotal Proctocolectomy may be considered when extensive disease affects the colon and removal of most of the colon is required while the rectum can be preserved temporarily or for future reconstruction. Before surgery, the colorectal specialist may review colonoscopy findings, imaging, laboratory results, nutritional status, and the underlying disease. During the procedure, the affected colon is removed while the rectum is retained, and intestinal continuity may be maintained through an ileorectal anastomosis or managed with an ileostomy depending on the clinical circumstances.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital offers advanced Subtotal Proctocolectomy using modern colorectal and minimally invasive surgical techniques and individualized gastrointestinal care plans. Established in 1984, the COHSASA, ISQua accredited hospital is located in Johannesburg, South Africa and has 254 beds, providing comprehensive colorectal, gastrointestinal, and surgical oncology care for local and international patients.
Subtotal Proctocolectomy is a major colorectal procedure used to remove most or all of the colon while preserving part of the rectum. It may be performed for conditions such as severe ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, familial adenomatous polyposis, colorectal cancer, or other extensive diseases affecting the colon. Depending on the patient's condition, the procedure may be followed by an ileostomy or reconstruction with a future restorative procedure.
netcare Linksfield Hospital is a trusted healthcare provider for Subtotal Proctocolectomy, offering complex colorectal surgery supported by experienced colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, surgical oncologists, stoma therapists, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary gastrointestinal teams. Established in 1991, the COHSASA accredited hospital is situated in Johannesburg, South Africa and has 319 beds.
Subtotal Proctocolectomy involves removing the majority or entirety of the colon while leaving the rectum in place. In selected patients, the remaining small intestine may be connected to the rectum to allow stool to pass through the natural route. When direct reconnection is not appropriate, an ileostomy may be created to divert intestinal contents. The exact surgical plan depends on the underlying disease, condition of the rectum, sphincter function, and overall health.
Durban, South Africa
At Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, Subtotal Proctocolectomy is performed using specialized colorectal surgical techniques and comprehensive diagnostic assessment. Established in 2002, this accredited hospital in Durban, South Africa has 353 beds and offers advanced colorectal surgery, gastrointestinal care, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive procedures.
Subtotal Proctocolectomy may be considered when extensive disease affects the colon and removal of most of the colon is required while the rectum can be preserved temporarily or for future reconstruction. Before surgery, the colorectal specialist may review colonoscopy findings, imaging, laboratory results, nutritional status, and the underlying disease. During the procedure, the affected colon is removed while the rectum is retained, and intestinal continuity may be maintained through an ileorectal anastomosis or managed with an ileostomy depending on the clinical circumstances.