“Is a colon resection major surgery?”
My mother has a colon resection scheduled at the end of this month to treat her colon cancer. Is this considered major surgery?
2 Answers
Colon&RectalSurgeonColonresection
Absolutely. Nowadays, it can be done mostly without a big incision (laparoscopy or robotic surgery) but it is still major surgery and can have major complications.
Yes, a colon resection is considered major abdominal surgery, however it can be performed in a minimally invasive way via laparoscopic or robotic surgery. That type of surgery may offer the advantages of a shorter hospitalization stay, less pain, quicker recovery and a better cosmetic result.
