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Colorectal Surgery

The bowel, comprising the colon and rectum, serves the purpose of expelling waste material post-digestion. Various conditions can impact the functioning of the colon and rectum. When a disease is limited to the colon, it is referred to as colon disease, while a condition confined solely to the rectum is termed rectal disease. Some ailments, affecting both the colon and rectum, fall under the category of colorectal diseases. Examples include colorectal cancer, colon polyps, Ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. Individuals with colorectal diseases may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, blood in the stool, rectal bleeding, as well as prolonged constipation and diarrhea.

When do you need colorectal surgery?

Many different conditions and ailments, ranging from mildly irritating to life-threatening, are included in the category of colon and rectal diseases.

  • Cancer in the appendix, colon, rectum, or anal canal
  • Polyps
  • Diverticulitis
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Celiac disease
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Short bowel syndrome
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Proclitic
  • Fissures

Different Types of Colorectal Surgeries?

  1. Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy: Employed to address bowel conditions like Crohn’s disease, severe diverticulitis, or colon cancer, this procedure involves Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi operating through small incisions. Damaged or diseased segments of the intestine are removed, and the healthy portions are reconnected. After the surgery, a hospital stay of approximately three days is anticipated, with a return to regular activities in the following days.
  2. Laparoscopic Rectopexy: Recommended for individuals dealing with rectal prolapse, where the rectum protrudes through the anal canal during bowel movements, this surgery aims to reposition the rectum and enhance its functionality. Patients typically return home once bowel function is restored, and resuming daily activities occurs within 1 to 2 weeks.
  3. Laparoscopic Anterior Resection: Dr. Subash K G, a colorectal and bariatric surgeon in Bangalore, performs this procedure through small incisions to remove the diseased section of the left-sided colon and rectum. Occasionally, a temporary stoma may be created to divert stools until the surgical site heals. This surgery is indicated for diverticular diseases and colon/rectal cancers. Hospitalization lasts 3 to 5 days, and recovery takes 1-2 weeks, possibly followed by additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer patients.
  4. Creation and Revision of Laparoscopic Stoma: In cases where part of the intestine is removed, a temporary stoma is created to facilitate healing. If the anus and rectum are removed, a permanent stoma is necessary. Post-laparoscopic surgery, a hospital stay of 3 to 4 days is expected, with full recovery taking about 1 week.
  5. Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: Laparoscopic oncology surgery, a preferred approach over open surgery, is adeptly performed by Dr. Subash K G for patients with large intestine cancer in the colon, rectum, or anal canal.

Various Surgery Techniques

  • Laproscopic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Open Surgery