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The large intestine

Large intestine surgery; Colon resection; Resection of part of large intestine; Colectomy; Proctocolectomy

The outcome depends on the disease. Most patients have relief of their symptoms.

Most patients will stay in the hospital for 5 to 7 days. Complete recovery from surgery may take 2 months. During the first few days after surgery, eating is restricted.

Laparoscopic bowel resection for colon cancer may result in a faster recovery time than traditional open surgery.

Review Date: 07/18/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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