Colon Surgery

Acute

What is Colon Surgery?

Colon and rectal surgeries are typically performed to treat colon and rectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or diverticulitis, and may also be necessary following an injury or wound, serious infection, or bowel blockage. Together, the colon and rectum make up the large intestine.

  • Temporary or permanent stoma. Some people go home with a stoma. ...
  • Changes in bowel and bladder function. You may notice changes to how your bowel and bladder work. ...
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  • Changes to what you can eat. ...
  • Fatigue. ...
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  • Anastomotic leak
  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Changes in bowel and bladder function
  • Ileus
  • Thrombosis
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Cardiovascular complications
  • Dehiscence

Colon and rectal surgeries are typically performed to treat colon and rectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or diverticulitis, and may also be necessary following an injury or wound, serious infection, or bowel blockage.

  • Prehospitalization Cleansing of the Surgical Site.
  • Prolonged Preoperative Hospitalization.
  • Hair Removal.
  • Operating Room Preparation of the Surgical Site.
  • Plastic Drapes/Wound Sealants.
  • Preventive Antibiotics.
  • Colon Preparation.

The most common treatment for early stage colon cancer is surgery. Some patients with early stage disease may also receive chemotherapy after surgery. For patients with localized colon cancer, the five-year survival rate is 90 percent.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Colon and rectal surgeries are typically performed to treat colon and rectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or diverticulitis, and may also be necessary following an injury or wound, serious infection, or bowel blockage. Together, the colon and rectum make up the large intestine.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Put you to sleep under general anesthesia.
  • Make one or more incisions in your abdomen (belly area).
  • Carefully separate and remove the affected colon tissue.
  • Connect the healthy bowel ends using staples or sutures, or.
  • Create a stoma and redirect your bowel end to the stoma.

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