Ileostomy reversal

Request an Appointment
Print

Departments and specialties

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

Departments with related expertise

Doctors who perform this procedure

Edit search filters
close

Narrow your search

  1. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter A
  2. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter B
  3. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter C
  4. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter D
  5. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter E
  6. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter F
  7. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter G
  8. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter H
  9. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter I
  10. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter J
  11. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter K
  12. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter L
  13. active Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter M
  14. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter N
  15. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter O
  16. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter P
  17. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter Q
  18. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter R
  19. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter S
  20. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter T
  21. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter U
  22. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter V
  23. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter W
  24. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter X
  25. There are no doctors whose last name begins with the letter Y
  26. Find a doctor whose last name begins with the letter Z
Reset all filters

Displaying 1-2 out of 2 doctors available

Last Name Initial: M

  1. Kellie L. Mathis, M.D.

    Kellie L. Mathis, M.D.

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

    Anorectal surgery, Coloanal anastomosis, Low anterior resection, Colonoscopy, Laparoscopic surgery, Ileoanal anastomosi...s surgery, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Colostomy, Ileostomy surgery, Colorectal surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Anoscopy, Rectovaginal fistula repair, Rectal cancer surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Colectomy, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Rectal prolapse surgery, Proctectomy, Small bowel resection, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Bowel resection, Digital rectal exam, Sigmoid colectomy, Ileostomy closure, Proctocolectomy, Abdominoperineal resection, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Colon cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, Rectal cancer, Anorectal abnormality, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, Constipation, Pouchitis, Ileostomy, Colon polyps, Anal fissure, Lynch syndrome, Fistula, Anal fistula, Vaginal fistula, Pelvic floor defecatory dysfunction, Anal cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Polyp, Tubular colon adenoma, Polyposis syndromes, Recurrent cancer, Anorectal disease, Hemorrhoids, Abscess

  2. 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:

    Anorectal surgery, Low anterior resection, Colonoscopy, Laparoscopic surgery, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Hemorrhoide...ctomy, Hemorrhoidal banding, Colostomy, Ileostomy surgery, Colorectal surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Colectomy, Proctectomy, Small bowel resection, Sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence, Bowel resection, Sigmoid colectomy, Ileostomy closure, Proctocolectomy, Abdominoperineal resection, Colon cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, Ileostomy, Perianal abscess, Colon polyps, Anal fissure, Anal fistula, Anal cancer, Polyposis syndromes, Anorectal disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal squamous cell carcinoma

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.

Publications

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

Research Profiles

Edit search filters
close

Narrow your search

View all physicians • All Locations

By Mayo Clinic Staff
Request an appointment
About
Aug. 19, 2026
Print
  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.

Ileostomy reversal