“Is colon surgery done with general anesthesia?”
I will have colon surgery. Is colon surgery done with general anesthesia?
3 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
Yes, it's cutting into tissues.
Hello, yes, undergoing colon surgery requires general anesthesia and intubation. I hope you have a speedy recovery!
Michael Sutker
Surgeon
A colonoscopy is typically done with only sedation, but if you are having a colon resection, that is done with general anesthesia.
