“Can I have colon surgery under local anesthesia?”

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“Can I have colon surgery under local anesthesia?”

I will have colon surgery. Can I have colon surgery under local anesthesia?

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**Dr. John Mensah** Anesthesiologist Adrian, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. John Mensah Anesthesiologist Adrian, MI

General anesthesia is the best choice for any bowel surgery.

**Dr. Rajendran G. Nair** Anesthesiologist Pensacola, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajendran G. Nair Anesthesiologist Pensacola, Florida

No but you can have it under spinal anesthesia.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

No.