Laparoscopic Assisted Intestinal Resection

Why is the procedure done?

Intestinal resection is a laparoscopic surgery done to remove any of the following

• A diseased section of the rectum and sigmoid colon
• A section of the colon that is adjacent to the small intestine
• The large intestine
• The anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon

How is the procedure done?

• 4-5 small incisions are made in the abdomen area through which the laparoscope and surgical tools are inserted. 
• The diseased portions of the intestine are clamped, cut and removed.
• The two healthy ends of the intestine are sewed or stapled together and the abdominal incision is closed.