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Hemicolectomy involves the removal of the right or
left half of the colon.
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Conditions Treated with Hemicolectomy:
Hemicolectomy may be performed in cases of large intestine injury, colorectal cancer, bowel obstruction, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and abdominal infection or trauma.
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There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
hemicolectomy. A colectomy is a surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Hemicolectomy:
Hemicolectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Hemicolectomy:
Possible risks following hemicolectomy include infection, bleeding, incisional hernia and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Hemicolectomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following hemicolectomy is good.
Recovery from Hemicolectomy:
Total recovery from hemicolectomy takes two to three weeks.
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