The rectal tube is inserted after anesthesia is induced when resecting the proximal 2/3 of colon and delayed until after anastomosis is completed for the distal 1/3 of the colon and the rectum.

Norwell MA: Cluwer Academic Publishers, 1987. The standard bladder anastomosis. The donor ureter is anastomosed to the recipient bladder with an anti-reflux technique. A single small opening is ...

A total proctocolectomy is surgical removal of the colon, rectum, and anus. Your surgeon will perform it while you’re under general anesthesia. Surgeons typically perform a total proctocolectomy ...