Bowel resection
Bowel Resection
Bowel resection (pronounced: /ˈbaʊ.əl rɪˈsekʃən/) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a portion of the small intestine or large intestine, also known as the bowel. This procedure is typically performed to treat diseases and conditions that affect the intestines, such as Crohn's disease, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and intestinal obstruction.
Etymology
The term "bowel resection" is derived from the Latin words "bowel", meaning intestine, and "resection", meaning to cut out or remove.
Procedure
A bowel resection can be performed using either an open surgery method, known as a laparotomy, or a minimally invasive method, known as laparoscopy. The choice of method depends on the patient's condition and the surgeon's expertise.
During the procedure, the surgeon removes the diseased portion of the bowel and then reconnects the healthy sections. This reconnection is known as an anastomosis. If an anastomosis is not possible, the surgeon may create an opening in the abdomen for waste to leave the body, known as a stoma.
Related Terms
- Anastomosis: The surgical connection of two parts.
- Stoma: An opening in the body created by surgery.
- Laparoscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure.
- Laparotomy: A surgical procedure involving a large incision through the abdominal wall.
Risks and Complications
Like all surgical procedures, bowel resection carries some risks, including infection, bleeding, and complications from anesthesia. Specific to bowel resection, there is also the risk of leakage at the anastomosis site, adhesions (scar tissue), and changes in bowel function.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bowel resection
- Wikipedia's article - Bowel resection
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