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Is colon surgery done wilt local anesthesia?

I will have colon surgery. Is colon surgery done wilt local anesthesia?

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No, you will need to be put to sleep
No. Colon surgery has to be done under general anesthesia.

Naixi
No
No, general anesthesia
No if it is surgery. Do you mean a colonoscopy?
This is a question for a surgeon, but most colon surgery would be under general anesthesia.
No. General anesthesia.