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Colostomy Reversal Surgery
Relevant information about Colostomy Reversal Surgery.
- What does the surgery consist on
The surgery, also called laparoscopic colostomy reversal, consists on a procedure, where surgeons reconnect the large intestine (colon) with the rectum (after a colostomy). Patients who have gone under a colostomy have been part of a surgery where doctors make an opening in the stomach and place a bag in order to drain bowel movements. The majority of the patients who have experienced this operation assure that their lives have changed significantly presenting complete relief related to the previous pain that they used to feel.
- Which problem does the surgery solve
The main aim of the surgery is to restore the normal functions of the patient´s intestine, rectum and abdomen. The operation will not only repair of the organ, it also will reconstruct its appearance, which is not a minor detail. By going under a colostomy reversal, the patient will be able to live without having a bag attached to the stomach. Having this kind of problem is always a big impossibility to have a normal life; generally the patients that present problems related to the intestine have conflicts with their normal bowel movements; by experiencing this surgery, they will be able to get back to its normal functions.
- How is the surgery performed
A few days before going under to the surgery, the doctor will ask the patient to take a special medicine that helps to flush the intestine, because this organ has to be empty for the surgical procedure. Once the patient has entered to the surgery room, the surgeon will administrate general anesthesia. After the patient has been sedated, the surgeon will make two or three small incisions; the incisions are essential for the surgeon because they allow him/her to work with small instruments and with the laparoscope. The patient´s abdominal wall will be lifted from the internal organs by being filled with carbon dioxide. After this process the reconnection of the rectum and the colon will be possible. When the surgical procedure has been finished the incisions will be closed and wrapped with bandages.
- Surgery length: The surgery is estimated to last from two to three hours. In this surgery, professionals will use general anesthesia in order to have a good development during the operation.
- How is the post surgery process
Patients may feel a little strange after the surgery. Generally there exists the sensation of a constantly need of going to the toilet. There are some exercises that can be done before the surgery that will probably help to solve problems related to the regularity of going to the toilet. One of these techniques can be done by forcing the muscles, exercising them. The patient will be able to return to work after three or four days after the surgery; this period of time will be determinated by the doctor, and it is possible that it will change depending on the patient. Physical activities are not recommended especially during the first month after the surgery, it is important to be sure that all the wounds have healed. On the other hand, doctor will probably suggest making some exercise (but slow and tranquil), like for example walking ten blocks per day or making a short routine of a few movements.
There are two common complications that can appear in every surgery. One of this complications can be an infection and the other one an adverse allergic reaction to the anesthesia. To avoid the first one. it is necessary for the patient and the doctor to take some precautions. Some of the points to consider should be taking cleanness measures before and after the treatment, for instance, changing the bandages when it is necessary, taking regular showers, taking all the medications that have been recommended by the doctor, among others. To avoid the second risk of an allergic reaction, the surgeon will probably make a detailed list of possible symptoms to determinate substances, and it is likely that she/he will make you take medical tests before the operation in order to find out if you are allergic to the anesthesia or not. There are other possible risks that include: the apparition of blood during bowel movements, absence of urination or a disorder in the normal period of urination, absence of bowel movements for more than two days, hard or tender abdomen, having bowel movements more frequently than the normal and inability to drink or eat determinate foods or drinks.
Most patients who have experienced a colostomy reversal, can assure that their lives have changed significantly. In spite of the possible complications (which are not frequent), patients guarantee that their quality of life have made an interesting improvement. Patients define themselves as normal and happy persons after the surgery because they are able to eat normally, drink and have regular bowel movements. It is for sure that this surgery will improve the lifestyle of the person who decides to have this operation.
- What does the surgery not do
The surgery will not introduce any implant or strange body to the patient. All the changes and removals are performed in one day by doctors, and it is not a complicated procedure. Patients will be able to enjoy a normal life, and the costs of experiencing this are not high, because although risks are always present, its rate in this surgery procedure is low. It is important for candidates to colostomy reversal to ask every question they have to doctors. Sometimes patients can feel ashamed of asking, but before the surgery it is essential for patients not presenting any inquiry.
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