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'''Bowel Resection''' is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a part of the [[small intestine]] or [[large intestine]]. It is performed to treat conditions that affect the intestines, such as [[Crohn's disease]], [[ulcerative colitis]], [[diverticulitis]], [[cancer]], and [[intestinal obstruction]].

== Indications ==

Bowel resection is indicated in cases where non-surgical treatments have failed to alleviate symptoms or when there is a risk of serious complications. Conditions that may necessitate bowel resection include:

* [[Crohn's disease]]: This is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. In severe cases, it may necessitate the removal of the affected part of the bowel.
* [[Ulcerative colitis]]: This is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum. Severe cases may require surgical intervention.
* [[Diverticulitis]]: This condition involves the formation of small pouches in the colon that become inflamed or infected. Severe or recurrent diverticulitis may require surgery.
* [[Cancer]]: Bowel resection may be performed to remove malignant tumors in the intestines.
* [[Intestinal obstruction]]: This is a blockage that prevents food or liquid from passing through the intestines. It may be caused by various conditions, including hernias, tumors, or adhesions.

== Procedure ==

Bowel resection can be performed as an open surgery or a minimally invasive [[laparoscopic surgery]]. The surgeon makes an incision in the abdomen, locates the diseased part of the intestine, and removes it. The remaining healthy sections of the intestine are then reconnected. In some cases, a [[stoma]] may be created for waste to pass into an ostomy bag until the intestines have healed.

== Risks and Complications ==

As with any surgery, bowel resection carries risks, including infection, bleeding, and reaction to anesthesia. Specific risks related to bowel resection include [[leakage]] at the site where the two ends of the intestine are reconnected, [[adhesions]] (scar tissue that causes organs to stick together), and [[short bowel syndrome]] (a condition that can occur when a large portion of the small intestine is removed).

== Recovery ==

Recovery from bowel resection varies depending on the individual and the extent of the surgery. It typically involves a hospital stay of several days to a week. Full recovery may take several weeks to months.

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