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A: There are different types of colectomies, some of them are given as under:

• Open colectomy – In this surgery, your surgeon creates a big incision in your stomach to access the colon. He then frees it and cuts it entirely or in parts, depending on your colon's condition.
• Laparoscopic colectomy – In this surgery, the doctor will make several small incisions in your abdomen. He then passes a laparoscope and watches the insides of your colon on a video screen. Using special tools, he frees the colon from the surrounding tissues and makes the necessary repairs.

A: A colectomy is a surgery of the colon, which is a part of the large intestine. It is used to treat colon diseases like colon cancer, inflammation, diverticulitis, etc. In this surgery, a part of the colon which is damaged is removed by the surgeon. The surgeon may also remove the parts surrounding the infected colon and lymph nodes if required. The remaining parts are then stitched together or an opening outside the body is created. The surgery to create an opening outside the body is also known as colostomy.

A: Your doctor may recommend Colectomy based on your symptoms. The following are some common signs noted by doctors:

• Abdominal pain
• Rectal pain
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Blood in stool
• Mucus in stool
• Weight loss
• Weakness or Fatigue
• Narrow stool
• Painful bowel movements
• Urgency to defecate
• Inability to empty bowel completely

A: Colectomy is performed only in advanced operation theatres at multi-specialty hospitals with experienced GI surgeons, anesthesiologists and well-trained staff on their panel. At Credihealth, we offer you a vast pool of hospitals with state of art Operation theatres and observation units for postoperative monitoring. You can choose a hospital that suits your budget for Colectomy in Bangalore from our list.

A: Colectomy is performed by a Gastrointestinal surgeon, a specialized doctor who deals with surgeries related to the gastro-intestinal tract and related structures. A team of experts including specialized surgeons, anesthesiologists, gastroenterologists, and well-trained nurses will be handling the surgery. The post-operative care will be carried out by a team of Gastroenterologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, and expert nurses.

A: A colectomy is a surgery of the colon. It may be necessary to treat intestinal conditions such as:

• Infection in the intestines
• Bleeding in the intestines
• Severe abdominal pain
• Colon cancer
• Bowel obstruction: Intestinal blockages caused by tumors
• Diverticulitis (a disease of the large bowel)
• Precancerous polyps
• Volvulus (abnormal twisting of the bowel)
• Ulcerative colitis
• Bowel inflammation
• Intussusception (sliding of one part of the intestine into another)