Laparoscopic hemicolectomy involves the removal of
the right or left half of the colon. This procedure is performed with
a minimally invasive method that utilizes a laparoscope (a small video camera)
and small instruments inserted through small incisions.
Also
Known As:
·
Partial colon
removal
·
Colon removal
·
Laparoscopic
surgery
Conditions
Treated with Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy:
Laparoscopic hemicolectomy may be performed in cases
such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, bowel obstruction, colorectal
cancer, large intestine injury and abdominal infection or trauma.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
laparoscopic hemicolectomy. A colectomy may be performed as a surgical
alternative.
Anesthesia
with Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy:
Laparoscopic hemicolectomy is performed under
general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely
unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy:
Possible risks following laparoscopic hemicolectomy
include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
laparoscopic hemicolectomy is good.
Recovery
from Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy:
Total recovery from
laparoscopic hemicolectomy takes two to three weeks.
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