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1. >Stoma Surgical Procedures

Stomas are openings of the abdomen that allow urine or feces to flow from the intestines into small pouches. Intestinal health issues, cancer and other conditions may require people to undergo stoma procedures. The stomach and intestines can have problems in different areas, so stoma surgery can take various forms. The three most common stoma surgical procedures are the Colostomy, Ileostomy and Urostomy. When a stoma procedure is recommended, doctors work closely with their patients to determine which procedures are most appropriate. There's no one-size-fits-all approach, but these pro...