Colorectal & Urostomy Surgery Explained
The below images can be downloaded, printed and used to detail the exact surgery which a patient shall be undergoing.
Supporting patients through colorectal or urostomy surgery requires clear, accessible information they can refer to before and after their procedure. This page brings together a selection of downloadable resources designed to complement your clinical conversations - helping patients understand their surgery, feel prepared, and adjust to life with a stoma.
The images at the end of this guide can also be downloaded, printed and used to detail the exact surgery which your patients may be undergoing.
Downloadable surgery guides
The illustrated guides below cover the most common colorectal and urostomy procedures, including colostomy, ileostomy, anterior resection, Hartmann's procedure, pan proctocolectomy, hemicolectomy, and urostomy formation. Each guide provides a clear diagram of the relevant anatomy and surgical outcome, designed to be printed and used as a visual aid during patient consultations or pre-operative appointments.
Using these resources with your patients
These guides are intended to support your existing patient education - not replace it. They work particularly well as a leave-behind following pre-operative discussions, giving patients something concrete to refer to at home, share with family members, or bring back with questions. Each diagram can also be annotated to reflect the specifics of an individual patient's planned procedure.
Additional patient support from Salts Healthcare
Alongside these surgical guides, Salts Healthcare offers a range of resources to support your patients throughout their stoma journey. Our Before Your Stoma Surgery information covers what patients can expect from colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy formation. Our Well-Being Hub and stoma support groups provide practical advice and peer connection for patients adjusting to life with a stoma.
