Small Bowel Obstruction Resection Surgery in Bangalore

Small bowel resection is major surgery on the abdomen. The most common indication for surgery is small bowel obstruction. Other indications are perforation, blood flow issues or ischemia of the bowel wall, and other rare causes including small bowel tumors. The surgery can be performed via a minimally invasive technique or in case of an emergency it can be performed via a major incision or open surgery technique. It is one of the most common procedures performed during an emergency laparotomy.  Any bowel resection carries the risk of surgery associated with anastomosis. The most life-threatening complication that can a cup after bowel resection is anastomosis leak. This can be avoided by meticulous surgery and surgical technique.

Surgery

The surgery is usually performed via a minimally invasive technique or an open technique The surgery involves identifying the part of the small bowel that is diseased and appropriate resection of that part of the bowel with proper anastomosis. The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia.

After anesthesia and intubation, the surgery is performed as per the requirement. The abdomen is entered which allows for careful evaluation of the small bowel. The bowel is identified and evaluated for pathology. Resection is performed and the diseased segment is removed. Careful evaluation of the entire abdomen is performed using the appropriate techniques. After completion of the evaluation, the two ends of the bowel are put together using various techniques. This anastomosis is key in the healing of the patient from the surgery. Our top gastroenterologist in Bangalore are well trained in the various techniques used for small bowel anastomosis.

Complications after bowel resection are many. The most serious complication is bowel anastomosis leak. This can be life-threatening. Other complications include bleeding, intraabdominal abscess, wound infection, and delayed bowel functioning. To avoid major complications it is better for the patient to be operated on by a gastroenterology specialist in Bangalore.

Our gastro doctors in Bangalore are well known internationally in their field. They are experts in the diagnosis and management of various small bowel diseases. There are many innovations and other minimally invasive surgical techniques options. Visit our best gastroenterologist doctor in Bangalore at MH surgery clinic or one of our surgical gastroenterology clinics for further information and discussion. Our team provides a personalized approach for each patient, offering advanced surgical solutions. Our best gastro doctor in Bangalore are well known and educate other surgeons on new innovative techniques through national, and international presentations and web-based seminars.

Patient education

Most patients go home on three to five of after surgery. Mild to moderate pain is common for a few days and can be managed with pain medications as prescribed. Dressings on the incisions can typically be removed the twos day after surgery, at which time patients can resume home care of the incision, but some incisions may require special care as instructed by the surgeon.

Our minimally invasive Surgeons are experts in the diagnosis and management of various conditions related to the small bowel. Our team is here to provide the best-personalized approach for each patient, offering advanced surgical solutions. You will feel safe in the hands of our expert surgeons at MH Surgery Clinics. 

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