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How long will it take for me to recover from my partial colectomy operation?

  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. After the surgery, you’ll stay in the hospital for about 2 to 4 days. Medication will help ease the pain. Your nurse or doctor will explain how to care for your wound. If you have a stoma, they’ll show you how to care for it. Right after the surgery, you’ll be able to drink fluids. You may be able to eat solid foods the following day. Your surgeon might recommend eating a low-fiber diet for about a month. After 1 to 2 weeks, you may be able to get back to most of your normal routine, such as walking and working. Don’t try to lift anything over 10 pounds or do intense exercise until you get your doctor’s OK. It usually takes around 6 weeks to recover fully. DR. MEHLI NAZIR’S CLINIC : E:  contact@mehlinazir.com T : +91 22 23617061 (Monday – Friday: 16:30 – 19:3...

What is the difference between a total colectomy and a 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. Or it might be necessary to connect the colon to an opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall, where waste leaves the body and collects in a bag attached to the opening. Total colectomy involves removing the entire colon. A total colectomy will also require the creation of an ileostomy (with a stoma, where a bag is worn on the outside of the body to collect stool). 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/colectomy/ Contact Us:   http://doctormehlinazir.com/contact/ Visit Here For- Dr Melhi Nazir Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon ...

What are the different types of colectomy surgery?

  Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of your colon. There are various types of colectomy operations: Total colectomy involves removing the entire colon. Partial colectomy involves removing part of the colon and may also be called subtotal colectomy. Hemicolectomy involves removing the right or left portion of the colon. Proctocolectomy involves removing both the colon and rectum. Colectomy surgery usually requires other procedures to reattach the remaining portions of your digestive system and permit waste to leave your body. 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/colectomy/ Contact Us :  http://doctormehlinazir.com/contact/ Visit Here For- Dr Melhi Nazir Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Mumbai at Breach Candy Hospital...

What is the best form of fistula treatment?

    A fistulotomy is the best form of fistula treatment. A fistula occurs when two of your organs or vessels form an abnormal connection. These organs or vessels would otherwise not be connected. A fistulotomy generally involves cutting along the whole length of the fistula to open it up so it heals as a flat scar. The fistulotomy procedure uses a radiofrequency technique and has distinct advantages like a short operation time, minimal blood loss, early return to normal activity and a low recurrence rate. Which is why it is also the most common method of treatment for fistula in ano. 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/anal-fistula/ Contact Us :  http://doctormehlinazir.com/contact/ Visit Here For- Dr Melhi Nazir Colorectal and Laparosc...

How long does it take to complete a fissure surgery?

    An anal fissure (fissure-in-ano) is a small, oval shaped tear in skin that lines the opening of the anus. Fissures typically cause severe pain and bleeding with bowel movements. Fissures are quite common in the general population, but are often confused with other causes of pain and bleeding, such as hemorrhoids. Surgical options for treating anal fissure include Botulinum toxin (Botox®) injection into the anal sphincter and surgical division of a portion of the internal anal sphincter (lateral internal sphincterotomy). Both of these are performed typically as outpatient procedures. These fissure surgeries can take anywhere from 1 to 5 hours depending on the surgeon. 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/anal-fissures/ Contact Us:  ht...

Does fissure treatment hurt?

  An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel movements. About 9 out of 10 short-term fissures heal with home treatment—including using stool softeners or fiber supplements and taking regular sitz baths. If a fissure lasts more than 8 to 12 weeks, you may need prescription medicines. These may include nitroglycerin cream, high blood pressure medicines in pill or gel form, or injections of botulinum toxin (Botox). 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/anal-fissures/ 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.breachcandyhospital.org/index.php/general-la...

What is the time period for hemorrhoid surgery recovery?

  Surgery to remove hemorrhoids is called hemorrhoidectomy. The doctor makes small cuts around the anus to slice them away. Hemorrhoidectomy is often an outpatient procedure, and you can usually go home the same day. Because it’s highly sensitive near the cuts and you might need stitches, the area can be tender and painful afterward. Hemorrhoid surgery recovery most often takes about 2 weeks, but it can take as long as 3 to 6 weeks to feel like you’re back to normal. 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/hemorrhoids/ 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.breachcandyhospital.org/index.php/general-laparosc...