“What type of anesthesia is used for colon and rectal surgery?”
I am a 53 year old female. I want to know what type of anesthesia is used for colon and rectal surgery?
6 Answers
General
Usually general anesthesia. On occasion, possibly spinal anesthesia
Generally colon surgery is done under general anesthesia especially if it’s robotic or laparoscopic. Some rectal surgeries can be done with regional anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia. The latter depends on type of procedure and surgeon and/or patient preferences.
General endotracheal.
Depends on the type of surgery. Major surgery is done under general, minor is done under sedation and local.
Hi,
Depending on what type of surgery you are having, the anesthesia provided may range for local anesthesia with intravenous sedation to general anesthesia as well as spinal anesthesia. General anesthesia is usually provided for major abdominal procedures such as surgery for a colon or rectal cancer. The decision also takes into account your current health status and your level of morbidity.
Lynn M. O’Connor, MD MPH FACS FASCRS
Depending on what type of surgery you are having, the anesthesia provided may range for local anesthesia with intravenous sedation to general anesthesia as well as spinal anesthesia. General anesthesia is usually provided for major abdominal procedures such as surgery for a colon or rectal cancer. The decision also takes into account your current health status and your level of morbidity.
Lynn M. O’Connor, MD MPH FACS FASCRS
