Hello. I had my pouch done in 2004 at the Mayo Clinic in MN. I currently have a poucho-vaginal fistula. I may consider going back to the Mayo because I'm not happy with hospitals/care in the NJ area. Since my surgeon retired last year, I'm looking for a new surgeon in the event this can be repaired surgically.
Thank you,
KW
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My surgeon was John Pemberton and was fantastic and had great bedside manner.
Hi! Thank you. Yes, I had him do my j pouch in 2004. He was awesome. Unfortunately, he retired last year and now I have a poucho-vag fistula. I definitely want to go back there. The hospital was awesome. I think I have ptsd from hospitals in the ny nj area.
Wow I did not know that! Thanks for that information! I wish you the best of luck and hope someone else can provide a recommendation moving forward for you!
Thank you!
There are two surgeons at Mayo who deal with pouches: Dr. Sherief Shawki (507-284-9079) and Dr. Eric Dozois (507) 284-2511). Dr. Shawki received his pouch training at Cleveland Clinic and transferred to Mayo about a year ago. He is doing K pouch surgery. Dr. Dozois does J pouch surgery and repairs to K pouches. I have had 3 surgeries, 2 consultations and participated in a Clinical study at Mayo and have a high opinion of it. Please send me a PM if you would like more information. Bill
Thank you very much for the information. Alison
I had Dr Dozois and he was great
