Reviewing a proposed procedure with your chosen doctor
Stoma Reversal Surgery
second opinion in Mumbai.
Medical term: Colostomy reversal or ileostomy closure
Already chosen your colorectal surgeon in Mumbai or Navi Mumbai to review your proposed stoma reversal surgery? When you cannot attend yourself, Redwood organises your existing records and questions, takes the case to that doctor and shares their recommendations.
You choose the doctor. We take your case to them.
Understand the procedure
What is stoma reversal surgery?
Stoma reversal reconnects the bowel so stool can pass through the anus again, where reversal is suitable. Whether it is possible depends on the original operation, healing, remaining bowel and the patient's health.
This is general procedure information. Your chosen doctor assesses what applies to you.
Procedure information: NHS: patient information
Understand the proposed plan
What the operation may involve
Your decision, your questions
Questions for your chosen doctor
Choose the questions that matter to your situation. We record them in your own words and take them to the consultation.
- Is my stoma intended to be reversible, and what could prevent reversal?
- What assessment of the bowel join or remaining bowel is needed?
- How does my cancer treatment or other health condition affect timing?
- What bowel-function changes and risk of another stoma should I understand?
Your existing case file
Records to organise
We organise the original bowel-operation report and discharge summary alongside your treatment history and the written procedure recommendation. We note what you want the colorectal surgeon to clarify and keep the original reports available for the consultation.
Share the records you already have. This is a document checklist, not a request for new tests.
Bring together what is available
- Original bowel-operation report and discharge summary
- Stoma details and records of any complications
- Available endoscopy, contrast study or follow-up imaging
- Cancer-treatment records where relevant and current medicines
- Your written procedure recommendation, current prescriptions and allergy details
When you cannot attend yourself
How Redwood takes your case to your doctor
- Tell us whom you have chosen. Share the doctor’s name, hospital or clinic, and the decision you want reviewed.
- Prepare the case with us. We organise your existing records, treatment timeline and questions, then coordinate the appointment.
- We attend with your case. Your Care Steward takes the organised stoma reversal surgery case file to the colorectal surgeon you selected and puts forward your recorded questions. After the consultation, we share the doctor's recommendations and consultation documents with you.
A video call during the consultation can be arranged if the doctor allows.
We respond within 12 hours of your enquiry.