Pelvic Pouch - Patient Teaching Guide Topic List

At Mount Sinai Hospital, it is an expectation that all patients that have had the pelvic pouch surgery and their families be knowledgeable regarding the long-term concerns associated with the procedure. The following guide is available to assist a nurse with his/her teaching.

This guide is made up of the following pages:

1. Skin Care
2. Frequency
3. Nighttime Movements
4. Pouchitis
5. Emptying Problems
6. Sexuality Concerns
7. Fertility
8. Healthy Eating