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What Is Colon Surgery?
Colon surgery, also known as colorectal surgery, involves the removal or repair of part or all of the large intestine (colon). It is performed to treat conditions that affect the function, structure, or health of the colon. Depending on the condition being treated, colon surgery may be performed using minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) techniques or through traditional open surgery.
The goal of colon surgery is to remove diseased tissue, restore normal bowel function, relieve symptoms, and improve overall quality of life.
Colon Surgery Q & A
When Is Colon Surgery Needed?
Colon surgery may be recommended when medical treatments, lifestyle changes, or less invasive procedures are no longer effective. Common reasons colon surgery is needed include:
- Colon Cancer or Advanced Polyps
Surgery is often required to remove cancerous tumors or large polyps that cannot be safely removed during a colonoscopy. - Diverticular Disease
Recurrent or complicated diverticulitis—such as infections, abscesses, perforation, or strictures—may require surgical treatment. - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Conditions like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis may necessitate surgery if symptoms are severe, complications arise, or medications are no longer effective. - Bowel Obstruction
Blockages caused by scar tissue, tumors, twisting of the colon, or narrowing of the bowel may require surgery to restore normal passage of stool. - Colon Perforation or Severe Infection
A hole in the colon or a serious infection is a medical emergency that requires immediate surgical care. - Chronic Bleeding or Severe Symptoms
Ongoing bleeding, pain, or bowel dysfunction that does not respond to other treatments may require surgical intervention. - Trauma or Structural Abnormalities
Injury to the colon or congenital conditions affecting bowel function may require surgical repair.
Our surgeons will evaluate your condition, review diagnostic testing, and discuss all treatment options to determine whether colon surgery is appropriate for you. When surgery is recommended, it is carefully planned to achieve the best possible outcome with the least disruption to your daily life.