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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Learning Module

Bowel Surgery

​There are 2 types of surgeries (laparoscopy and open) to remove diseased or unhealthy sections of bowel.​​

1. Laparoscopy

Between 4 and 6 small cuts (incisions) are made in your belly (abdomen). A camera and instruments are used to take out the unhealthy bowel. The healthy ends of bowel are then sewn together.

2. Open Method​​

One cut, 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) long, is made in your abdomen. The unhealthy bowel is taken out and the healthy ends are sewn together.

Laparoscopy​

Open Method​

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