Hemicolectomy (right, left)

Removal of either the right or left half of the large bowel that is either not working properly or is diseased (e.g. due to cancer). The operation can be carried out open or laparoscopically (keyhole surgery)

Speciality General Surgery
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 1 to 4 h
Blood Loss 500 ml to 1.5 litre
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
Anaesthesia II Epidural
Nerve Blocks TAP-Block
Procedures Arterial line, Central line, Nasogastric tube
Pain moderate-severe (++++)
Post-op Pain Epidural Infusion 3-5 days, Nerve Block up to 10-30 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv), PCA
Hospital Stay 3 to 7 days
Full Recovery 2 to 6 weeks
Additional Info You may be put on an enhanced recovery pathway.
More Information Derby Hospitals NHS

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