There’s no one-size-fits-all surgical treatment for Crohn’s disease. The type of surgery that’s right for you depends on a variety of factors, including the reason for surgery, the severity of your symptoms, and the part of your digestive tract that is affected. Some of the surgeries that are commonly performed for Crohn’s disease include: • Strictureplasty - This procedure is performed to widen narrowed sections of the intestine that can cause blockages and alleviate symptoms without removing any part of the intestine, preserving as much of the digestive tract as possible. • Bowel resection - Bowel resection involves removing the damaged part of the small or large intestine and connecting the two healthy ends. This surgery is used to remove diseased sections while maintaining as much healthy tissue as possible. • Colectomy - In cases where the colon is severely diseased, a colectomy may be necessary. This surgery involves removing the colon while leaving the rectum intact. • Proctocolectomy - When both the colon and rectum are badly damaged, a proctocolectomy is performed. • End ileostomy - An end ileostomy is performed after a proctocolectomy. In this procedure, the end of the small intestine is rerouted through a small hole in the abdomen, known as a stoma. Waste is then collected in an ostomy bag, which is attached to the outside of the body.