Stoma care, diet changes, and potential complications are just some of the things to expect after colostomy surgery. You’ll learn how to manage these aspects of recovery before you leave the hospital.

Colostomies have traditionally been done with open surgeries, but laparoscopic surgery offers a less invasive option that can help limit pain, recovery time, and possible complications. A laparoscopic ...

Brooke ileostomy consists of pulling the end part of the small intestine through a cut in the abdomen to allow the bowels to empty while bypassing the large intestine and the colon. An ileostomy is a ...

Letters: Readers reflect on their experiences of urostomy after reading our interview with Tracey Emin ...

Various groups of patients may need surgery to remove the colon and sometimes the rectum. They include patients with: ulcerative colitis that is unresponsive to medical treatment or who cannot ...

SIIL Ostomy’s exceptional contributions to the ostomy community have earned them the prestigious title of Best Fashion for Ostomates in the United States of 2026. This recognition, awarded by Best Of ...