Colon Resection

Colon Resection Overview

At the forefront of clinical care and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research, our experts use the best available treatments and techniques, resorting to surgery only when all other forms of treatment are not successful. If your colon is no longer functioning, you may need to have part or all of it surgically removed (resection).

As pioneers in minimally invasive colon surgery, our renowned colorectal surgeons perform your procedure laparoscopically, with the help of special instruments we insert through tiny incisions.

Working alongside experts from our Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program, our colorectal surgeons meticulously plan your procedure based on your unique needs. Our depth of experience in caring for patients with advanced Crohn's disease helps us determine precisely when surgery is right for you:

• Surgery too early can sacrifice more bowel tissue than necessary.
• Surgery too late can put you at higher risk of complications.

It's important to know that resection is a common treatment for Crohn's disease. You can survive without your colon. After your procedure (also known as a colectomy), you may actually enjoy a better quality of life without a constant nag of symptoms or urgent trips to the bathroom. However, to help your body store and eliminate stool, you may need additional procedures, such as ileal J-pouch surgery or Kock pouch ileostomy.