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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:

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

  2. 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, Laparoscopic surgery, Ileoanal anastomosi...s 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, 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

  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:

    Coloanal anastomosis, Low anterior resection, Laparoscopic surgery, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Flexible sigmoidoscop...y, Colostomy, Ileostomy surgery, Colorectal surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Colectomy, Proctectomy, Small bowel resection, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Bowel resection, Colon cancer, Cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, Ileostomy, Lynch syndrome, Anal cancer, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Polyp, Polyposis syndromes, Recurrent cancer

  4. Eric J. Dozois, M.D.

    Eric J. Dozois, M.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    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, Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Ileal conduit management, Colectomy, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Rectal prolapse surgery, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Proctectomy, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Bowel resection, Colon cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, Colon polyps, Lynch syndrome, Anal fistula, Anal cancer, Polyposis syndromes, Recurrent cancer, Anorectal disease

  5. 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, 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

  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:

    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, 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

  7. Nimesh D. Naik, M.D.

    Nimesh D. Naik, M.D.

    1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Anorectal surgery, Coloanal anastomosis, Colonoscopy, Ileal conduit surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Ileoanal anastomosis... surgery, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Colostomy, Ileostomy surgery, Colorectal surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Ileal conduit management, Colectomy, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Colostomy reversal, Rectal prolapse surgery, Proctectomy, Transanal minimally invasive surgery, Colon cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, Rectal cancer, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Pelvic organ prolapse, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Rectovaginal fistula, Crohn's disease, Perianal abscess, Colon polyps, Anal fissure, Lynch syndrome, Diverticular disease, Anal fistula, Anal cancer, Polyposis syndromes, Hemorrhoids, Anal squamous cell carcinoma, Colovesical fistula, Recurrent rectal cancer

  8. Lindsey M. Zhang, M.D.

    Lindsey M. Zhang, M.D.

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

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

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.

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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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