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Expert Management by Dr. Ashok Kumar, MCh SGPGI
Call 05226664444Book AppointmentUlcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and rectum. Characterized by continuous mucosal inflammation, it causes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and complications like toxic megacolon and increased colorectal cancer risk.
Dr. Ashok Kumar provides comprehensive medical management coordination and specialized surgical intervention for severe cases, including proctocolectomy with IPAA (ileal pouch-anal anastomosis) creation—the gold standard definitive surgical treatment.
Removal of entire colon and rectum with creation of ileal pouch (J-pouch) and anastomosis to anus. Restores bowel continuity and preserves continence in most patients. Three-stage procedure typically: Stage I (proctocolectomy with pouch creation and ileostomy), Stage II (ileostomy reversal after 2-3 months).
Dr. Ashok Kumar's Expertise:
Specialized training in complex IBD surgery. Extensive experience in IPAA procedures with excellent functional outcomes. 25+ years in surgical gastroenterology with focus on quality of life after surgery.
Hospital stay 5-7 days for Stage I. Bowel function with IPAA typically 4-6 times daily after adjustment (usually 3-6 months). Most patients achieve good to excellent continence and return to normal activities. Regular follow-up essential for pouch complications.