Haven't had it done yet but will likely within the next 6 to 9 months. Currently disconnected with end ileo. I asked surgeon about doing it laparoscopically and he said he can try, no guarantee. I think a main issue that makes it complex is the blood supply to the pouch needs to be rerouted, also the number of adhesions is a factor, fewer adhesions the simpler and quicker it goes.

Definitely don't think it can be done laproscopically. It is a big big big surgery. Just had it done in march.

You would want to find the best surgeon you could possibly find who has done this surgery many many times before. And you would want it done in a very good hospital.. where expertise from adjunct areas - like urology, infectious disease, gynecology, was high.. just in case of complications