There are several types of Colectomy:
• Partial colectomy in which part of the colon is removed. It may also be called a near-total colectomy.
• Colectomy, in which the right or left part of the colon is removed.
• Resection of the colon and rectum This operation is performed to remove the colon and rectum.
laparoscopic colon surgery
Colectomy surgery is done in two ways:
- Open colectomy, which involves making a long incision in the abdomen to access the colon. The doctor uses surgical tools to get rid of the colon of tissue around it, then cuts out a part or all of it.
- Laparoscopic colectomy through several small incisions in your abdomen, also it is called minimally invasive colectomy.
The recovery phase:
The recovery phase takes place over a period of no less than two weeks.
The costs of colectomy vary according to the type of operation, the condition of the patient, and the area where the operation is performed.
First and foremost, the ages are in the hands of God Almighty, but according to some examinations, the health status of the patient and according to the National Cancer Institute, the average 5-year survival is 92% when the treatment is carried out according to the standard protocol.
Yes, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition that may cause pain in the left side of the abdomen
Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the digestive system and therefore sometimes causes constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a type of colon and may cause a feeling of dizziness sometimes, and it is caused by a functional disorder of the intestine, but it is not an organic disease.