Sigmoid Colectomy
Care Before the Procedure
- Complete all preoperative tests and imaging as advised.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, and prior surgeries.
- Follow fasting and bowel preparation instructions carefully.
Care During the Procedure
- General anesthesia is administered for pain-free surgery.
- Diseased segment of sigmoid colon removed via open or laparoscopic approach.
- Healthy bowel ends reconnected (anastomosis).
- Monitor vital signs and surgical site continuously.
Care After the Procedure
- Hospital stay for monitoring bowel recovery and vital signs.
- Gradual reintroduction of diet as tolerated.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Follow-up imaging to ensure proper healing and function.
Eligibility
- Patients with sigmoid colon cancer, diverticulitis, or obstruction requiring resection.
- Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease unresponsive to medical therapy.
- People with complications that necessitate surgical removal of the sigmoid colon.
- Complete all preoperative tests and imaging as advised.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, and prior surgeries.
- Follow fasting and bowel preparation instructions carefully.
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