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Ileo-Pouch Anal Anastomosis Guide
You should not be concerned with long-term complications. We have not experienced any significant long-term complications in our patient population. As previously mentioned, there is a small risk that the small section of rectum left in place could develop cancer. The ultimate risk here is unknown, but it would seem that it would be less than the normal population risks of developing colorectal cancer. Therefore, the risks are small and acceptable.
Nevertheless, you should be checked at regular intervals (every six months or as directed) by your physician. This would require a brief office visit with a digital examination and small scope examination.
We are always concerned about long-term complications that have not yet been recognized. You should be reassured, however, that we have had more than 20 years of experience with this procedure and have not identified any major complications.
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