10 January 2023

The number of "pouches" performed for UC and FAP has steadily declined in recent years. There is however evidence of the occasional "pouch" being performed by individuals nationally.

ACPGBI Council now believes that this form of surgery should only be performed in high-volume specialist centres, by surgeons with sufficient expertise, working as a team. Council is therefore seeking Expressions of Interest for units to become accredited by ACPGBI in performing this form of surgery.

The link below explains the process and requirements.

Accreditation of "pouch" units

Applications will be assessed by the IBD subcommittee, though should be sent to the Honorary Secretary Graham Branagan  in he first instance.

Charles Maxwell-Armstrong President
Tom Pinkney Chair of the IBD Subcommittee

 

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