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Laparoscopic colon resection
Laparscopic resection involves removing the colon using small incisions with long instruments to remove a portion of the colon without a large incision. Minimally invasive is a misnomer in my opiniion because we still perform the same operation on the inside but try to keep the skin incision small. Data shows it is an equivocal approach with faster recovery compared to the open technique.
Dr. Christopher Oxner reviewed this
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: laparoscopic colon resection?
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How is the equipment used when performing a laparoscopic colon resection?
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A 35-year old male asked:
I'm having a laparoscopic colon resection surgery on the 25th. I've been on ciprofloxacin hcl 500mg daily. Have pain still any other pills I can take?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Having laparoscopic surgery to remove ascending colon due to 6cm mass that thankfully has not spread. How long does the procedure usually take?
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A 51-year old asked:
How effective is a laparoscopic surgery for treating colon cancer?
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A member asked:
How much quicker is the recovery time for laparoscopic colon surgery over open surgery? I have diverticulitis and my doctor mentioned that surgery is a very real possibility for me. I was researching surgeries and couldn't figure out what the recovery tim
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A 56-year old female asked:
What causes colon to move up to liver? Seen during appendectomy where 3 laparoscopic incisions were made. Very sore, took no pain meds after!
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A 32-year old female asked:
My laparoscopic surgery is on Monday to remove the ascending colon because of a mass. My period just started, will it still be ok to get it done?
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A 43-year old asked:
What do you suggest if i had a colon resection. About 6 months out. Diarrhea :( help?
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A 43-year old asked:
What do you recommend if I had a colon resection. about 6 months out. diarrhea :( help?
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A 31-year old female asked:
If I had a 50% colon resection in June 2015 and they got all diverticuli, could I already have diverticulitis again? Having the same pain.
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A 59-year old female asked:
I had a colon resection 13 yrs ago &almost had to have a colostomy 3 yrs ago i was told I have loops what r the chances of not having a colostomy?
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A 34-year old male asked about a 75-year old male:
Can colon resection(~25cm)lead after few days to complications(e.G.Arteriosclerosis) and eventually to total colectomy within 10days?Is that frequent?
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A 65-year old female asked:
Is a colon resection always necessary following an acute diverticular abscess?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Colon resection of descending colon. How much can be removed and still be reversed ?
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A 53-year old female asked:
I had a colon resection and 1 day home went back to e.R with bad pain resection had come apart. Why?
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A 42-year old asked:
Please tell me how long it takes for to recover from severe diarrhea after a colon resection?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Why would a doctor want to do a colon resection on a 46 year old man with no history of colon problems?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I had a partial colon resection with appendectomy about 13 years and ever since then I have a pooch where the incision is.
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A 39-year old male asked:
I recently had a colon resection due to chronic diverticulitis.i am back on regular healthy diet and wanted to know if I can eat nuts.
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A 56-year old male asked:
Having colon cancer resection in 4-5 weeks. Is it ok and/or beneficial to add flax seed to diet while waiting. (ins. Not effective until feb.)?
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A 34-year old male asked about a 75-year old male:
Colon 20cm resection 10days ago(75 y old).Today, discovered all colon dead(arteriosclerosis).So, had total colectomy(1.5 meter).Was that medical error?
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A 39-year old asked:
How many people with colon resection live a normal life?
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A 33-year old asked:
What problems can my sister expect after her colon resection?
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A 70-year old female asked:
I need to revise my question it is dark green not black that my husband is having after his colon resection is that normal?
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A 53-year old female asked:
How soon after colon cancer resection should I have a pet scan?
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A 49-year old asked:
What to expect for surgical resection of ascending colon in Crohn's colitis?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can you tell me about surgical resection of ascending colon in Crohn's colitis?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it safe for someone who has had colon resection to participate in colonic hydrotherapy?
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A 53-year old female asked:
I had colon resection in nov. Today bellybutton is very sore and hard around it like a ball. Help! what could it be?
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