Colon and Rectal Procedures
Lincoln Surgical's specialists help patients with painful colon and rectal conditions.
Anorectal Surgery
Anorectal surgery is often necessary to treat conditions that affect the anal and rectal regions. Many forms of anorectal surgery are performed as an outpatient procedure, which means you can usually return home just hours after the procedure.
Anorectal surgery may be recommended to treat hemorrhoids, perirectal or pilonidal abscesses, fistulas, or fissures.
Did You Know?
Lincoln Surgical Associates has a recovery protocol in place for shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery from colon surgery.
Colon/Large Bowel Resections
A colectomy, or large bowel resection, is a surgical procedure used to remove all or part of the large intestine, or colon. Many of these procedures can be done laparoscopically through small incisions rather than with larger incisions required by open surgery. Not everyone is a candidate for a laparoscopic approach and your surgeon will make the safest recommendation for your procedure.
A bowel resection may be recommended for colon cancers, polyps, diverticulitis, intestinal blockages and obstructions, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and severe gastrointestinal bleeding.
The laparoscopic colectomy is performed through a series of tiny incisions in the abdomen with special tools that are guided by a small camera. Your surgeon will remove part of the large intestine through these incisions. During the procedure, you will remain under general anesthesia. Following the operation, a hospital stay of several days will be required.
Ostomy
Having an ostomy doesn't keep you from living your life. An ostomy, or a stoma, is where the bowel is brought out through your abdominal wall and you pass your excrement into a bag on your abdomen. There are two main types of ostomies: a colostomy, which is colon or large intestine; and an ileostomy, which is small intestine. An ostomy can be temporary or permanent.
Enhanced Recovery Protocol
The enhanced recovery protocol for colon surgery is gaining momentum and has been implemented by Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh. This protocol includes a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.
Ostomy Videos
If you have questions or concerns about ostomy recovery or want instructions on how to use Hollister ostomy products, check out these educational videos.