“How long are you in the hospital after colon surgery?”
I am a 45 year old female. I want to know how long are you in the hospital after colon surgery?
3 Answers
If your procedure is done with a minimally invasive approach (laparoscopically or robotically), the average hospital stay is about 2-4 days. If it is done via an open approach (with a large incision), the average hospital stay is about double that (4-7 days). Your pathology (is this being done for cancer or infection, etc) may also determine your length of stay.