“Is a colon resection an emergency surgery?”
I am a 48 year old who needs a colon resection. Is a colon resection an emergency surgery?
4 Answers
For perforations and hemorrhage, yes.
Yes it can be if the colon has ruptured and caused an infection in the abdomen. The operation usually requires a temporary colostomy.
Generally it is urgent. Not necessarily emergent. Depends on the diagnosis.
Not necessarily. If you have a perforation (a hole) in your colon, that is typically an emergency. If you have a colon cancer, that would be an urgent procedure, meaning you should schedule it but not wait too long. Non-emergency procedures for diverticulitis can be scheduled electively.
