Surgery to remove the whole of the large bowel (colon) is called a total colectomy. You might stay in hospital for about a week. The length of your hospital stay depends on your type of colectomy and ...

Patients are usually able to walk right after and most do not need to use narcotic pain medication. Minimally Invasive Colectomy with Standard Specimen Removal from the Abdomen. This shows the bowel ...

Colectomy, a surgical intervention to remove parts of the colon frequently required in severe IBD cases, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, increasing the risk of kidney damage.