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Healing time for incision for right hemicolectomy?

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Days to weeks: The skin surface heals in about a week. The deeper & more important tissue layers takes about 6 weeks to reach a good strength before you can do all regular activitues. The cosmetic appearance of the scar will continue to heal for months after that.

Answered 9/5/2020

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

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Varies: Very quick if it is a laparoscopic procedure and a bit longer for an open procedure.

Answered 9/11/2013

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