Ileostomy reversal

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  1. Robert R. Cima, M.D.

    Robert R. Cima, M.D.

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

    Anorectal surgery, Coloanal anastomosis, Low anterior resection, Colonoscopy, Ileal conduit surgery, Laparoscopic surge...ry, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Colostomy, Ileostomy surgery, Colorectal surgery, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Colectomy, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Transanal endoscopic microsurgery, Robotic ventral hernia repair, Small bowel resection, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Bowel resection, Anal sphincteroplasty, Sigmoid colectomy, Ileostomy closure, Proctocolectomy, Abdominoperineal resection, Crohn's disease surgery, Colon cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Umbilical hernia, Crohn's disease, Ileostomy, Colon polyps, Anal fissure, Lynch syndrome, Fistula, Anal fistula, Anal cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Small bowel cancer, Polyposis syndromes, Recurrent cancer, Anorectal disease, Colonic dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Abscess, Rectal hemorrhage, Appendix disease, Parastomal hernia

Research

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

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

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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 & Rectum. 2022; doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000002498.
  2. Mirande MD, et al. Does timing of ileostomy closure impact postoperative morbidity? Colorectal Disease. 2025; doi:10.1111/codi.70088.
  3. Atraszkiewicz D, et al. Preoperative anastomotic evaluation prior to ileostomy closure: A 5-year UK survey, systematic review, and meta-analysis. Colorectal Disease. 2025; doi:10.1111/codi.70137.
  4. Menegon Tasselli F, et al. Circular (purse-string) vs. primary skin closure following stoma closure: An up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis. Techniques in Coloproctology. 2025; doi:10.1007/s10151-025-03135-1.
  5. Madan S, et al. Comparison of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway versus standard care in patients undergoing elective stoma reversal surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2023; doi:10.1007/s11605-023-05803-9.
  6. Tiang T, et al. Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy to improve wound healing rates following ileostomy closure: A randomized controlled trial. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2024; doi:10.1111/ans.18941.
  7. Ahmad SA, et al., eds. Ileostomy. In: Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. 9th ed. Elsevier; 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 11, 2026.
  8. Boyer ME, et al. Assessing the pathway and timing for ileostomy reversal in rectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study. Surgery. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.surg.2025.109507.
  9. Francone TD. Overview of surgical ostomy for fecal diversion. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 12, 2026.
  10. Stoma Reversal. Colostomy UK. https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/stoma-reversal/. Accessed Aug. 12, 2026.
  11. Hajibandeh S, et al. Purse-string skin closure versus linear skin closure in people undergoing stoma reversal (review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2024; doi:10.1002/14651858.CD014763.pub2.
  12. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Aug. 13, 2026.

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