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What are the side effects if most of the colon is surgically removed (due to cancer)? how does it affect digestion/elimination?
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Depends how much: If all or most of the colon is missing, sometimes there will be issues reabsorbing water leading to looser stools and occasionally dehydration. Otherwise, if only a small portion of colon is removed, most of the time there is no major consequence. Surgery on the rectum can sometimes lead to incontinence or sexual dysfunction.
Answered 1/27/2019
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