Colon, also known as large intestine is a large tube which removes water from digested food and the remaining waste moves through the colon to rectum which is expelled from the body. Colon and rectum absorb water and hold the waste or stool until the person expels it from the body.
Colon conditions
There are numerous disorders and conditions which are associated with colon. We will discuss few colon conditions here.
Colitis
It is an inflammation of the inner lining of colon. There are several causes of colitis such as infection, inflammatory bowel disease, allergic reactions, ischemic colitis and microscopic colitis.
Colon cancer
Colon cancer is a malignant tumor which arises from the inner wall of the large intestine. The cancer most often starts in gland cells which line the wall of the colon or rectum. These gland cells make mucus which helps stool or waste material move through the colon and rectum. This kind of cancer is known as adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum.
Diverticulitis
When diverticula becomes infected or inflamed, it leads to diverticulitis. Fever, abdominal pain, constipation etc. are a few common symptoms of this disorder.
Tests
There are numerous colon tests which include:
Colonoscopy
Colon biopsy
Virtual colonoscopy
Stool occult blood testing
Sigmoidoscopy
Types of surgeries to treat colon
Doctors perform colon surgery in Dallas using open and laparoscopic surgery. These are discussed below.
Open colon surgery
Open colon surgery is the standard procedure for colon resection which is performed by an expert surgeon under general anesthesia. Surgeon makes an incision up to 12 inches long from the upper abdomen to the lower one and removes the infected part of the colon and a small portion of healthy colon on each side. They join the two ends of the colon together and close the incision or cut with sutures or surgical staples.
Laparoscopic colon surgery
The surgeons make 4 to 5 small one-half inch incisions and place laparoscope into one of the incision that allow them to see inside the abdomen on a video monitor. Then, surgeons use advanced or long handled instrument to remove infected part of the colon and close each incision with a few stitches.
Advantages of laparoscopic colon surgery
The common advantages of laparoscopic colon surgery Dallas, include
Shorter hospital stay
Less postoperative pain
Fewer complications
Smaller scars
Faster return to normal acidity
Quicker return to solid food diet
Improved bowel function
Better cosmetic significances
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