Where is the incision for a colectomy?

Open colectomy—An incision is made in the abdomen and the section of the diseased colon is removed. The two divided ends of the colon are sutured (sewn) or stapled together in an anastomosis. If the colon cannot be sewn back together, it is brought up through the abdomen to form a colostomy.

How long do staples stay in after colon resection?

If you have staples, they will need to be removed in the office about 10 days after the procedure. If your incision is closed with stitches, the incision will be covered by Steri-strips which will fall off on their own in the first two weeks.

How long does it take for your colon to heal after surgery?

You should feel better after 1 to 2 weeks and will probably be back to normal in 2 to 4 weeks. Your bowel movements may not be regular for several weeks. Also, you may have some blood in your stool. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover.

How big is the incision for a colectomy?

The surgeon makes a cut of 6 to 8 inches (15.2 to 20.3 centimeters) in your lower belly. The organs in your belly are examined to see if there are any problems. The diseased part of your large bowel is located and removed. Some lymph nodes may also be removed.

Why would a patient post colectomy have an NG tube?

The operation, anesthesia, and medication make your stomach and intestine (food tube) slow down for several days. You will be given fluids and nutrients through your IV during this time. A nasogastric tube (NGT) is used to help keep your stomach empty, rest the bowel while it heals and prevent nausea and vomiting.

What happens when staples are left in too long?

What Happens If You Leave Stitches (or Staples) in Too Long? Get your stitches out at the right time. Stitches that are left in too long can leave skin marks and sometimes cause scarring. Delays also make it harder to take the stitches out.

What are the different types of colectomy surgery?

Types of partial colectomy surgery include: Hemicolectomy: A surgeon removes the left or right side of the colon. Proctocolectomy: A surgeon removes some or all of the colon plus the rectum. Sigmoidectomy: This procedure involves removing the bottom section of the colon.

What are the possible complications of a colectomy?

In general, complications of colectomy can include: 1 Bleeding 2 Blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and the lungs (pulmonary embolism) 3 Infection 4 Injury to organs near your colon, such as the bladder and small intestines 5 Tears in the sutures that reconnect the remaining parts of your digestive system

What is the difference between a colectomy and a stoma?

A stoma is usually temporary, but is sometimes permanent. Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of your colon. Your colon, part of your large intestine, is a long tubelike organ at the end of your digestive tract.

What is a partial colectomy ( bowel resection)?

When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy. The procedure is also known as a bowel resection. The colon is part of the body’s digestive system. The digestive system removes and processes nutrients ( vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body.

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