Colonic Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
indications of surgical resection
A
diverticular disease polyps colorectal cancer perforation IBD ischaemic bowel
2
Q
benefits of laparoscopic surgery
A
less scarring
less pain
faster recovery
shorter hospital stay
3
Q
disadvantages of laparoscopic surgery
A
longer operation time
difficult to visualise anatomy
previous surgeries cause adhesions which may complicate laparoscopy
patient must be consented for conversion to open if required
4
Q
things to look out for in right hemi-colectomy
A
right ureter
and duodenum
5
Q
things to look out for in sigmoid colectomy
A
left ureter
left kidney
spleen
pancreas
6
Q
early complications of colonic resection
A
infection haemorrhage DVT anastomotic leakage intra-abdominal abscess damage to surrounding
7
Q
late complications of colonic resection
A
tumour recurrence
hernia
adhesion formation causing obstruction
