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  1. Kevin T. Behm, M.D.

    Kevin T. Behm, M.D.

    1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Colectomy, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Transanal endos...copic microsurgery, Rectal prolapse surgery, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Colostomy, Anorectal surgery, Coloanal anastomosis, Ileostomy surgery, Proctectomy, Colorectal surgery, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery, Rectal prolapse, Carcinoid tumor, Vaginal fistula, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Lynch syndrome, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Recurrent cancer, Colon polyps, Anal cancer, Diverticulitis, Polyposis syndromes, Polyp, Abscess

  2. Robert R. Cima, M.D.

    Robert R. Cima, M.D.

    1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    2. General Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Laparoscopic surgery, Colonoscopy, Colectomy, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Transanal endoscopi...c microsurgery, Colostomy, Anorectal surgery, Coloanal anastomosis, Ileostomy surgery, Colorectal surgery, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Robotic ventral hernia repair, Carcinoid tumor, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Lynch syndrome, Colon cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Recurrent cancer, Colon polyps, Hemorrhoids, Anal fissure, Diverticulitis, Anal fistula, Fistula, Anorectal disease, Polyposis syndromes, Abscess, Colonic dysmotility

  3. Anne-Lise D. D'Angelo, M.D., M.S.

    Anne-Lise D. D'Angelo, M.D., M.S.

    1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Colectomy, Colostomy, Coloanal anastomosis, Ileostom...y surgery, Proctectomy, Colorectal surgery, Rectal prolapse, Carcinoid tumor, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Lynch syndrome, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Anal cancer, Diverticulitis, Fistula, Polyposis syndromes, Polyp

  4. Eric J. Dozois, M.D.

    Eric J. Dozois, M.D.

    1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Colonoscopy, Colectomy, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Re...ctal prolapse surgery, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Colostomy, Ileal conduit management, Anorectal surgery, Coloanal anastomosis, Ileostomy surgery, Proctectomy, Colorectal surgery, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Lynch syndrome, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Recurrent cancer, Colon polyps, Diverticulitis, Anal fistula, Anorectal disease, Polyposis syndromes

  5. Kellie L. Mathis, M.D.

    Kellie L. Mathis, M.D.

    1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    2. General Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Colonoscopy, Colectomy, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Re...ctal prolapse surgery, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Colostomy, Anorectal surgery, Coloanal anastomosis, Ileostomy surgery, Proctectomy, Colorectal surgery, Rectal prolapse, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Pelvic floor defecatory dysfunction, Carcinoid tumor, Vaginal fistula, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Constipation, Lynch syndrome, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Recurrent cancer, Colon polyps, Anal cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal fissure, Diverticulitis, Anal fistula, Fistula, Pouchitis, Polyposis syndromes, Polyp, Abscess, Anorectal abnormality

  6. Nicholas P. McKenna, M.D., M.S.

    Nicholas P. McKenna, M.D., M.S.

    1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Colonoscopy, Colectomy, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Anorectal surgery, Ileosto...my surgery, Proctectomy, Bowel resection, Colorectal surgery, Small bowel resection, Hemorrhoidectomy, Hemorrhoidal banding, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Colon polyps, Anal cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal fissure, Diverticulitis, Anal fistula, Polyposis syndromes, Anal squamous cell carcinoma, Perianal abscess

  7. Lindsey M. Zhang, M.D.

    Lindsey M. Zhang, M.D.

    1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Colonoscopy, Colectomy, Colostomy, Anorectal surgery, Ileostomy surgery, Proctec...tomy, Bowel resection, Colorectal surgery, Hemorrhoidectomy, Hemorrhoidal banding, Rectal prolapse, Fecal incontinence, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Anal cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal fissure, Diverticulitis, Anal fistula, Perianal abscess

Research

Mayo Clinic researches methods to improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes, including ileostomy procedures. Their studies also explore ways to enhance quality of life for those with an ileostomy related to underlying health issues, such as colon or rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, congenital conditions, and others.

Publications

See a list of publications about ileostomy by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Ileostomy care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Davis BR, et al. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guidelines for ostomy surgery. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2022; doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000002498.
  2. Hedrick TL, et al. AGA clinical practice update on management of ostomies: Commentary. Clinical Gastroenterology Hepatology. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2023.04.03.
  3. Landmann RG, et al. Ileostomy or colostomy care and complications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed March 10, 2025.
  4. Living with an ileostomy. United Ostomy Associations of America. https://www.ostomy.org/ileostomy/. Accessed April 2, 2025.
  5. Townsend CM Jr, et al. Colon and rectum. In: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 21st ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed March 10, 2025.
  6. Feldman M, et al., eds. Ileostomies, colostomies, pouches, and anastomoses. In: Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management. 11th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed March 10, 2025.
  7. Lebwohl MG, et al. Stoma care. In: Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed March 10, 2025.
  8. Berti-Hearn L, et al. Ileostomy care: A guide for home care clinicians. Home Healthcare Now. 2019; doi:10.1097/NHH.0000000000000776.
  9. Colostomy or ileostomy stoma site selection, preoperative. Lippincott Procedures. https://procedures.lww.com. March 10, 2025.
  10. Ileostomy facts. United Ostomy Association of America. https://www.ostomy.org/ileostomy/. March 10, 2025.
  11. Ostomy surgery of the bowel. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/ostomy-surgery-bowel. Accessed March 27, 2025.
  12. Ileostomy guide. American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies/ileostomy.html. Accessed April 2, 2025.
  13. New ostomy patient guide. United Ostomy Association of America. https://www.ostomy.org/new-ostomy-patient-guide/. Accessed March 27, 2025.
  14. Health Education & Content Services. Ileostomy. Mayo Clinic; 2023.
  15. Recovering and lifestyle changes after an ileostomy. National Health Service. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ileostomy/recovery/. Accessed April 2, 2025.

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