Laparoscopic colectomy

Laparoscopic surgical procedures are one of the greatest achievements of recent surgery. This new direction is becoming increasingly widespread in clinical practice. The accumulation of experience and improvement of the technique of abdominal operations allowed the introduction of laparoscopic methods of surgical interventions in such a complex area of ​​surgery as coloproctology. Laparoscopic colectomy is the removal of the colon and rectum using a laparoscope and surgical instruments.

The leading Israeli clinic Tel Aviv Medical Clinic is equipped with the latest equipment that allows you to use modern methods of operations. Our surgeons use minimally invasive methods of intervention. This method is the safest for the patient and less traumatic. Laparoscopic colectomy is indicated for the treatment of colon cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

Advantages of the operation 

Experts highlight the following advantages that this surgery possesses: 

• high accuracy of visual diagnostics due to optical magnification and mobility of manipulator tools;
• minimization of complications associated with the development of wound infection and adhesions due to the absence of an abdominal wall incision, contact of internal organs with atmospheric air, dressings, gloves;
• minimal blood loss during surgery;
• the practical absence of pain after surgery, due to minimal trauma to the abdominal wall and contact of internal organs with tools;
• the short duration of hospitalization of proctological patients – 5-10 days;
• a lighter course of the postoperative period and quick recovery of well-being, a return to the normal rhythm of life almost immediately after discharge;
• great opportunities for performing organ-preserving operations;
• the cosmetic effect due to the absence of scars on the skin after surgery.

Preparation for surgery

 Before surgery, the patient undergoes a series of examinations and tests. The list of studies: 

• fluorography;
• clinical and biochemical blood tests;
• coagulogram;
• general urine analysis;
• blood tests for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis;
• ECG.

The doctor prescribes other examinations, depending on the disease. In urgent cases, the operation is performed without preparation, for example, with inflammation of the appendix.