“How long does a colon resection surgery take?”
I will have colon resection surgery. How long does a colon resection surgery take?
4 Answers
Surgeonsurgeon
Hello, it all depends on what the colon resection is being done for, what part of the colon is being removed, the technique used (open vs laparoscopic vs robotic) and any other abdominal pathology that must be addressed (scar tissue from previous surgery or inflammation). I've seen colon surgeries range from 2-6 hours, depending on the complexity. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery.
Typically 1.5-3 hours depending on the technique, indication for surgery, portion of the colon to be removed, and any previous surgeries.
It depends, up to 10 hours.
This is a question for a surgeon. It depends on several factors: How much bowel must be resected? Does it require open or laparoscopic approach? Does the patient have comorbidities? Resection would typically take 1-3 hours.
