Colon Surgery - What Are Your Options?
Cristal Sandblom
How many people do you know who remain cool and unaffected at
the prospect of undergoing surgery? Not many I assume. A
chlorophorm smelling operation theatre, the surgeon and his
assistants with their mouth covered and carrying scalpels that
are glistening under the bright light of operation theatre— a
common imagery we come across in every second Hollywood film.
And a shudder runs through our spine on thinking about surgery.
This often makes us develop an escapist attitude and we chose to
ignore the symptoms which could have otherwise got completely
cured if interfered with simple surgery.
It is particularly true of colon related problems, where little
surgical intervention can make for dramatic improvement, but
people just shy away from the problem in their apathy for
undergoing surgery. But suppose you get a chance to repair your
colonic problems by surgical procedure minus the inconveniences
associated with a conventional surgery, what you will do? Yes,
of course you will opt for the surgery and you are not alone in
your choice. Increasing number of Americans are undergoing
laparoscopic colon surgery every year to get rid of the colon
related diseases like diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis,
Crohn's colitis and hemorrhage. In most of these cases parts of
colon are removed and two ends are stitched up and in case of
colorectal cancer, the cancerous parts and surrounding tissue
and lymph glands are removed to reduce the chance of
recurrence.
The minimally invasive colon surgery popularly known as
laparoscopic surgery has been increasingly viewed as an
alternative to traditional or open colon surgery. The
conventional colon surgery can not promise a fast and easy
recovery as they are highly invasive. Incision is made over a
large area of the abdomen and you have to stay at hospital for
5-8 days and recovery period spans to an average of 6 weeks.
On the other hand, the laparoscopic colon surgery ensures you
not only quicker recovery and shorter hospital stay, it also
ensures your colon’s getting back to its normal bowel function
quicker. Then in this surgery, you feel less pain and the scar
is also much smaller. You can resume the solid-food diet in
laparoscopic colon surgery and also can return to your normal
routine.
Laparoscopic colon surgery is a comparatively new technique in
which a laparoscope or tiny telescope with a video camera
connection is inserted into one of the openings. Through the
video camera the surgeon gets to see the inside of your abdomen
and he inserts his surgical instruments through another small
incision to remove the damaged portion of the colon. Then in
the same way, the healthier portions are stitched up.
So if you are among those who want a healthier colon to enjoy
life in its fullest, but get nervous at the very thought of a
traditional surgery, then Laparoscopic colon surgery is the
ideal solution for you; it repairs your colon but causing you
minimum discomfort.
About The Author: Cristal Sandblom enjoys writing on health and
wellness. Learn more about colon surgery at
http://colon-surgery-experts.info
. Also, check out
http://colon-irrigation-secrets.info and
http://colon-cancer-resource.info for more advice.
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