Ability to control urination and bowel movements.

The part of the body between the chest and hips, which contains the stomach, liver, bowel, bladder and kidneys.

An internal pouch surgically created using the lining of the large bowel. It may be formed during an ultra-low anterior resection.

Strong muscles that form a valve. The anal sphincter muscles relax when a bowel movement occurs….

A projecting growth from a surface in the body, such as the large bowel. Most polyps are benign, but they can become malignant….

An operation that connects the small bowel to a surgically created opening (stoma) in the abdomen.

An opening (stoma) in the abdomen made from the colon (part of the large bowel). Also, the operation that creates this stoma.

The right side of the bowel.

A benign condition that causes polyps to form in the large bowel. The polyps will become cancerous if untreated.

An examination of the large bowel with a camera on a flexible tube (endoscope), which is passed through the anus.