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An operation involved removing part of your small intestine. You were then given an artificial anus in your small intestine.

The intestines are made up of the small intestine and the large intestine or colon. Most of the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine. The large intestine (colon) is where water and salt are withdrawn from the stool. The last segment of the large intestine (colon) is the rectum. Stool then leaves the body through the anus.

You have had surgery that first involved a laparoscopy. A laparoscopy first involves making a small incision in the abdomen. A tube with a camera is pushed through this incision into the abdomen. This camera sends pictures of the inside of the abdomen to a screen. Tools such as forceps and scissors can be inserted through other small incisions in the abdomen.

Then your abdomen was opened by making a large incision through your skin.

The diseased part of your small intestine has been cut out. A small opening was then cut in your abdominal wall and the lower end of your intestine was pulled to your abdominal wall. The lower end of your intestine was stitched to your abdominal wall. The upper end of your intestine was then stitched to the lower part of your intestine at the side, below this artificial anus.

Now some of the intestinal contents can be excreted via your artificial anus and some via your anus. A special bag that collects the intestinal contents is usually attached to the artificial anus. The aim of the artificial anus is to protect your intestine. The intestine can also be flushed out via an artificial anus. This type of artificial anus in the small intestine is usually only temporary.