Single-Incision Surgery Repertoire Expands to Treat Colorectal Conditions

Colon removal  or Colectomies: No Scar or Single Incision Surgery

A minimally invasive “bellybutton” surgery technique already used to remove smaller organs like the gallbladder and appendix has now been adapted to allow to excise much larger organs – like the colon.

Thanks to working through this single port, patients have been experiencing less post-operative pain, and in many cases, surgeons can erase the need for leaving permanent, visible scars.

Treat Colorectal Conditions: patients typically undergo surgeries like: colon removals, or colectomies (sometimes just half or part, known as a “hemicolectomy”), for cancerous conditions or benign inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, and more.

The No Scar Colon Surgery or Single Incision Colon Surgery, is as equally safe and effective as standard laparoscopic surgery.  Less painful recoveries and the cosmetic benefit – the potential for no noticeable scarring – is an undeniable perk, especially for young people.  The single-incision colectomy or No Scar Colon Surgery might be an especially good fit for young people/ adults.

The surgery is best suited to a specific patient population – typically trimmer patients – and to certain procedures, like elective (not emergency) colectomies.

(S: UMRC)