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If you are new to the world of IBD or are having to have a conversation about surgery for IBD it can be confusing when presented with so many similar sounding procedures. The most common confusion in this area is the difference between a colectomy and a colostomy. In this weeks post I explain the difference and everything in-between!
One of the advancements in colon surgery is colectomy laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique that offers numerous benefits over traditional open surgery. During a laparoscopic colectomy, surgeons make small incisions and use a camera-equipped instrument called a laparoscope to guide the procedure.
A colectomy is a major surgical surgery that calls for a significant amount of time spent both getting ready for the operation and recovering afterward. Let's explore more: https://www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com/understanding-the-colectomy-procedure/
A colectomy, also referred to as a large bowel resection, is a surgical procedure that is done to remove your colon; a colectomy may remove all or part of the colon.
Partial Colectomy: Removing Only the Affected Part of the Colon
Partial colectomy is a procedure that involves removal of a part of the colon. This partial colon resection surgery is performed or recommended when only one part of your colon is diseased, inflamed, damaged, or cancerous.
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