Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation of the COLO-BT as an Alternative Treatment to the Ileostomy

This trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of a device called COLO-BT as an alternative to a temporary ileostomy (a surgically created opening in the abdomen for waste) in people who have had bowel surgery in the lower part of the colon or rectum. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 19–80 years old - You are scheduled for bowel surgery where the connection (anastomosis) will be 4–15 cm from the anus - You are willing to participate in follow-up assessments - You are willing to accept a blood transfusion if needed **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You are having emergency surgery - You have severely abnormal blood counts (very low haemoglobin, white cells, or platelets) - You have severe liver damage or cirrhosis - You are on dialysis or have very poor kidney function (creatinine above 2.0 mg/dL) - You have other serious conditions that would require intensive post-operative care Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.