Nov 10, 2025 · Recovering from bowel resection surgery? Learn what to expect during recovery and get practical tips on managing pain, diet, energy, and long-term healing.

May 14, 2025 · A colectomy (colon resection surgery) is treatment for conditions like colon cancer or severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A colectomy may remove specific parts of your colon, all …

Oct 15, 2025 · In a bowel resection, a portion of the bowel (intestine) is removed. Then, the two ends of the bowel are brought back together again. This allows food to move through the bowel again for …

Jan 28, 2025 · This guide will help you get ready for your colon resection at MSK. It will also help you know what to expect as you recover.

Mar 13, 2025 · Bowel resection is a major surgery, but with proper care and attention, recovery can be smooth. As a surgeon, I aim to ensure patients understand what to expect and how to optimize their …

Oct 7, 2025 · Colon cancer. If you have colon cancer, surgery to remove the cancer and nearby tissue may give you the best chance to cure the disease or keep it under control. Surgery also can help …

Aug 19, 2025 · Explore bowel resection: a comprehensive guide to understanding this surgical procedure, its purpose, and the recovery process.

The anatomy and surgical technique for bowel resection varies based on the location of the removed segment and whether or not the surgery is due to malignancy. The below sections describe resection …

A bowel resection, or colectomy, is surgery to remove part or all of your large intestine. You may need it if you have colon cancer or another bowel disease.

Learn more about Bowel Resection surgery, including what to expect, how it is performed, outcomes, risks, and follow-up care.