What is hemicolectomy?
Hemicolectomy is a surgery in which approximately half of the large intestine is removed. This operation is very serious and accompanied by the risk of large complications and is not easy. Classically, hemicolectomy is used when the intestine is so damaged or sick that its leaving on the spot could endanger the patient's well -being. This procedure can be performed by a general surgeon that can open a laparotomic cut in the abdomen or use laparoscopy for a less invasive procedure. The reasons for this procedure may include severe trauma, colon cancer, polyps in the large intestine, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal infarction and diverticulitis. The surgeon usually uses medical imaging, including the examination of the intestines with the camera along with interviews with the patient, to determine whether hemicolectomy is indicated.
After the surgeon removed the intestine, it faces two options. In some patients, the parts of the intestine may be re -connected for complete intestinal repair. Other circumstances may require colostomy in which it is withThe troop is equipped with an outlet that is released on the colostory bag. Both options are accompanied by risks and problems, including the risk of infection in the case of intestinal repair and emotional problems for patients with colostory bags.
The risks of hemicolectomy may include the usual risks associated with surgery, such as infection, undesirable responses to anesthesia and other complications, along with the risk of leakage of faecal material into the abdominal cavity, which can lead to peritonitis. An experienced surgeon can significantly reduce risks and patients can help reduce the risks of talking to the surgeon and anesthesiologist before the APO procedure, carefully follow the care instructions to increase their chances of recovery well.
After hemicolectomy, the patient must usually observe dietary restrictions that are designed to recover the intestines. Patients can also be directed to takeEven antibiotics drugs to prevent infection. In the case of the procedure that ended with colostomy, the patient will be subject to training in working with the colostory bag, including training to observe the symptoms of infection, safe handling of the bag and discussion of a medical facility with carers.