{"id":2101,"date":"2025-09-03T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/?p=2101"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:20:21","slug":"i-cant-live-without-part-of-my-colon-when-is-a-colon-resection-necessary-and-what-can-i-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/blog\/i-cant-live-without-part-of-my-colon-when-is-a-colon-resection-necessary-and-what-can-i-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is a Colon Resection Necessary and What Can I Expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worried about needing colon surgery? Learn when a colon resection is necessary and what to expect before, during, and after for patients across Wellington and Palm Beach County, Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s Clear This Up: Yes, You Can Live Without Part of Your Colon<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing that you may need a colon resection, also known as <\/span><b>colectomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can feel overwhelming. It\u2019s common for patients to think, \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I live without part of my colon?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is: <\/span><b>you absolutely can<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most people go on to live healthy, active lives after colon surgery. At Advanced Surgical Physicians, we help patients across <\/span><b>Wellington and Palm Beach County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> navigate their diagnosis and treatment options with clarity and compassion. In this post, we\u2019ll explain when colon resection is necessary, what the surgery involves, and what recovery looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>When Is Colon Resection Needed?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A colon resection may be recommended when part of your colon is diseased, damaged, or no longer functioning properly. Common conditions that may require this surgery include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colon cancer<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diverticulitis<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn\u2019s disease or ulcerative colitis)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colon polyps that can\u2019t be removed endoscopically<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colon blockage or obstruction<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colon injury or trauma<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your surgeon will only recommend surgery when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks and when it offers the best path forward for your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Is a Colon Resection?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A colon resection involves removing the affected portion of the colon (large intestine) and then reattaching the healthy ends. This is often done using <\/span><b>minimally invasive techniques<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><b>laparoscopic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>robotic-assisted surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller incisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower risk of infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shorter hospital stays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster recovery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, a <\/span><b>temporary colostomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be necessary to allow the colon to heal, but many patients are able to avoid this depending on the type and location of surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What to Expect Before, During, and After Surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Before Surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll meet with your surgeon to review your medical history, imaging, and labs. You may need to complete a bowel prep the day before surgery to clean out the colon. We\u2019ll walk you through everything step by step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>During Surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure typically takes a few hours and is performed under general anesthesia. We\u2019ll remove the diseased portion of the colon and reconnect the healthy sections. Minimally invasive tools allow us to reduce tissue trauma and promote faster healing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>After Surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most patients stay in the hospital for 2 to 5 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll begin with clear liquids and gradually return to solid food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage walking soon after surgery to prevent complications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery time varies, but many patients resume light activity within 2 weeks and return to normal routines in about 4 to 6 weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Life After Colon Resection<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can still live a normal, active life without part of your colon. Most patients have little to no long-term changes in digestion or bowel habits after healing. We\u2019ll work with you on diet, activity, and follow-up care to ensure the best possible outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Trust Your Colon Health to Experts in Wellington and Palm Beach County<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Advanced Surgical Physicians, we understand the anxiety that comes with colon surgery. Our experienced team uses the most advanced techniques to deliver safe, effective care and we\u2019re here to guide you every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Call today<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or request an appointment online to find out if colon resection is the right choice for your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"tel:+15613331335\">561.333.1335<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Worried about needing colon surgery? Learn when a colon resection is necessary and what to expect before, during, and after for patients across Wellington and Palm Beach County, Florida. &nbsp; Let\u2019s Clear This Up: Yes, You Can Live Without Part of Your Colon Hearing that you may need a colon resection, also known as colectomy,  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":86,"featured_media":2102,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hemorrhoids"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/86"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}