What is Sigmoid colon resection?
Category: Surgeries
A sigmoid colon resection (colectomy) is a type of surgery done to remove all or part of your large bowel (large intestine or colon). This is done to remove the diseased part of the bowel.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diverticulitis | 7 | 0 | |
| Abdominal adhesions | 1 | 0 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Benign abdominal tumor | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Duration
Stopped having Sigmoid colon resection
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 9 |
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