What is Colectomy?

Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of your colon.

Total Colectomy involves removing the entire colon
Partial Colectomy involves removing part of the colon
Proctocolectomy involves removing both the colon and rectum

How Is A Colectomy Performed?

Colectomy is performed via open surgical or a Laparoscopic method.

What Are The Benefits Of The Laparoscopic Or Minimally Invasive Approach?

Benefits of Laparoscopic method includes:

Better Cosmesis
Earlier return of bowel function
Less postoperative pain
Shorter hospital stay

Indications For Surgery

Some of the frequent indications for Colectomy include:

Diverticular disease of the colon
Colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease i.e. Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis
Bowel infarction (loss of blood supply)

Recovery From Surgery

Typically the patient is started on oral sips of fluids by the 1st post operative day itself, from where the quantity of oral intake gradually increases until the patient is on a semi solid diet by the 3rd – 4th post operative day.

Comments

What is a laparoscopic surgery simulator?

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery commonly used for gynecologic and gallbladder surgery. A laparoscopic surgery simulator provides the experience of performing the surgery to medical students while being a low cost and low-risk operation. Professionals such as Dr.Mehli Nazir, one of the best Laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgeons in Mumbai have years of experience under their belt. A laparoscopic surgery simulator will give students the practice necessary to deliver even in a high-stakes scenario. DR. MEHLI NAZIR’S CLINIC : E: contact@mehlinazir.com T : +91 22 23617061 (Monday – Friday: 16:30 – 19:30) M: +91 9820594009 Address: 2nd Floor, Nazir Building, 39 Cumballa Hill, Kemps Corner, Mumbai 400 036. Visit Our Website: http://doctormehlinazir.com/ Contact Us : http://doctormehlinazir.com/contact/ Visit Here For- Dr Melhi Nazir Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Mumbai at Breach Candy Hospital Trust – https://www.breachcandyh

What is Anal Fistula? It’s Treatment & Recovery from Surgery

What Is An Anal Fistula? This a channel extending from the anal canal (usually) to the skin in the area surrounding the anal verge. It is frequently a result of the formation of an anal gland infection which may manifest as an abscess. What Is The Treatment For Anal Fistula ? Surgery is almost always needed as only very few fistulas heal by themselves. The procedure of choice depends on: Type of Fistula Presence/ absence of infection/large abscess. In majority of cases a fistulotomy procedure alone suffice. In this the tract is layed open along its entire length, and the wound so created is allowed to heal by scar tissue formation. Occasionally in the case of a complex fistula a two stage procedure is warranted to achieve full healing without complications. Recovery From Surgery Can be done as a day procedure operation. Occasionally depending on the type of fistula and therefore selection of surgery, a few days (2 -3) hospital stay may be necessary. Patient commences on a diet w

Is cholecystectomy a major surgery?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of your gallbladder through several small incisions and a laparoscope. The gallbladder is located in the upper right side of your abdomen under the liver and is the section of the body which stores and produces bile produced by the liver. Gallstones are quite often the cause for opting for a cholecystectomy . Gallstones are solid particles that form from bile, cholesterol and bilirubin in the gallbladder. For people with high cholesterol in their diets, gallstones are a common occurrence. Now that we know what a cholecystectomy is, it is time to answer your question. Cholecystectomy can, in fact, be called a major surgery. While cholecystectomies are very common worldwide, they are a surgery where even severe complications can occur regularly. If the surgery is not conducted by a professional there are possibilities of injuring or crippling the client for the rest of their lives. So you see, while a laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Dr. Mehli Nazir Blogs

Search This Blog