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Surgery is one of the many treatment options available for people with ulcerative colitis uc. Some people may try less invasive. Colostomy Colostomy Colectomy Colostomy Bag The standard surgical procedure to treat ulcerative colitis is a proctocolectomy. Ulcerative colitis surgery . The tip of the lower small intestine is brought through the stoma. An external bag or pouch is attached to the stoma. Your surgeon takes out your colon and rectum and fashions a new rectum called a j pouch. There are two types of proctocolectomy procedures used to treat ulcerative colitis. If the entire colon is removed the surgeon may create an opening or stoma in the abdominal. If the entire colon is removed the surgeon may create an opening or stoma in the abdominal wall. Not everyone with this condition will need surgery however. Proctocolectomy is considered the standard treatment when surgery for ulcerative colitis is needed. This surgery removes both your colon and your rectum c...