What is a large intestine resection?

The large intestine resection is a surgery in which part of the large intestine is removed and the remaining colon is connected together in the end-to-end anastamosis. This procedure can be performed for a number of different reasons, including the treatment of colon cancer, obstacles, chronic inflammation and other colon diseases. It is often performed by a general surgeon and is performed in a hospital under general anesthesia.

There are two ways to resect the large intestine. In the open procedure, a large cut is carried out in the abdomen, allowing the surgeon to access the large intestine. Recovery from open procedures can be lengthy and there is an increased risk of infection. At a minimally invasive resection of the large intestine or laparoscopic surgery, small cuts are performed to introduce tools and camera, which allows the surgeon to perform surgery without having to cut a large cut. This surgical technique is usually preferred unless there are strong reasons to use an open procedure.

Also known as a large intestinal resection or collectomy, this procedure may lead to a temporary colostomy in which the colon content is emptied by an opening in the abdomen. Colostomy is used if the surgeon feels that the colon segments cannot be re -attached because they are not strong enough or because of inflammation and damage. Ideally, colostomy is temporary and the surgeon performs anastomosis later, but sometimes colostomy becomes permanent.

The risks of large intestine resection may include infection, inflammation and adverse effects on anesthesia. On days and weeks after surgery, the patient must eat special food so that the large colon can heal. If the surgeon is forced to convert a laparoscopic procedure for an open procedure due to surgical complications or unexpected problems, the patient experienced healing time.

Surgeon generally recommends reaction of the large intestine boundFrom when it is the most suitable treatment. The surgeon should review all the risks with the patient and discuss possible results, including permanent colostomy or the need to convert it to an open procedure from laparoscopic. The patient also encounters anesthesiologist before the discussion of anesthesia and it is important to publish any and all health problems to the anesthesiologist, even if it does not seem relevant. Patients will also be given instructions for preparing for surgery, which should be carefully followed to increase the chance of a good result.