“Does colon surgery require general anesthesia?”

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“Does colon surgery require general anesthesia?”

I will have colon surgery. Does colon surgery require general anesthesia?

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**Mr. Alex Preston** Anesthesiologist Porterville, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Alex Preston Anesthesiologist Porterville, CA

Absolutely. And could be supplemented with regional anesthesia, such as TAP block, which is Transversus Abdominis Plane block for postop pain.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

General anesthesia, not sedation.

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

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, it does.

**Dr. Christian Diaz Stone** Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christian Diaz Stone Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV

Yes