Partial Colectomy Surgery
Partial Colectomy Surgery
Partial colectomy involves removing part of the colon and may also be called subtotal colectomy.
During a partial colectomy, a surgeon removes the diseased portion of your colon and a small portion of surrounding healthy tissue.
The surgeons makes four ¼ inch incisions in the region of the damaged colon and will insert a tiny camera to the surgical site. This gives clear visualization of the surgical field and allows him to go in through the other ports to remove the section of the diseased or damaged colon. Once the damaged section is removed, the colon will be reattached to the rest of the digestive system. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia (completely asleep.)
10 common questions about partial colectomy surgery
1What is a partial colectomy?
Partial colectomy. During a partial colectomy, a surgeon removes the diseased portion of your colon and a small portion of surrounding healthy tissue. The surgeon may join the cut ends of the colon so that waste leaves your body normally.
2How long does it take to recover from colon surgery?
Most people who have colon cancer surgery recover without any problems. These people go home within 2-to-4 days. A small number of patients may have a slower recovery and need to stay a little longer. The most common problem for patients is trouble with eating or drinking.
3Is a partial colectomy major surgery?
Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the colon. When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy. The procedure is also known as a bowel resection.
4What can I expect after a partial colectomy?
Your surgeon might recommend eating a low-fiber diet for about a month. Recovery from a laparoscopic surgery is faster than with an open resection. You'll also have less pain and smaller scars. After 1 to 2 weeks, you may be able to get back to most of your normal routine, such as walking and working
5How long does it take to recover from a partial colectomy?
Recovery: what to expect in the next few weeks
Most patients will be fully recovered in two weeks and can resume some normal activities, such as driving, walking and some duties at work
6Is bowel resection surgery dangerous?
All surgeries have some risks of infection, severe bleeding, or complications from general anesthesia. Possible problems after a bowel resection include: ... A leak between the joined sections of the colon. Injury to the bladder, ureters, or blood vessels
7Can you live a normal life without a colon?
People can live without a colon, but may need to wear a bag outside their body to collect stool
8How long does it take to heal from a right Hemicolectomy?
Recovery. A hemicolectomy may typical require a hospital stay of between 3-7 days
9How long does it take for colon cancer to spread?
Colon cancers develop from precancerous polyps that grow larger and eventually transform into cancer. It is believed to take about 10 years for a small precancerous polyp to grow into cancer
10How long does it take to recover from sigmoid colon resection?
2 to 4 weeks
You should feel better after 1 to 2 weeks and will probably be back to normal in 2 to 4 weeks. Your bowel movements may not be regular for several weeks. Also, you may have some blood in your stool. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover.
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