What is low anterior resection surgery?

A low anterior resection (LAR) is a common surgery for rectal cancer. This procedure involves the removal of the rectum. The colon is then attached to the remaining section of the rectum to allow for normal bowel movement.

What is a low anterior resection of colon?

Low anterior resection (LAR) LAR is a surgery that’s done to treat rectal cancer. During LAR surgery, the part of your rectum with the cancer will be removed. The remaining part of your rectum will be reconnected to your colon. You’ll be able to have bowel movements (poop) as usual once you recover from your surgery.

What is a rectosigmoid resection?

ANTERIOR resection of the rectosigmoid colon is sometimes indicated for malignant and benign tumors at or below the peritoneal reflection. Usually the location of the tumor in the bowel can be readily ascertained on abdominal exploration.

What should I eat after my colon surgery?

Applesauce.

What is the recovery time for colon resection?

Recovery Time For Colon Resection. In open colon surgery most of the patients stay for 7 to 10 days in the hospital, where as the time of recovery is three to five days in laparoscopic colon resection, if the recovery is uneventful. Returning to work or resuming normal routine activities varies from patient to patient.

What are the complications of colon resection?

Anesthetic side effects such as Headache Nausea Confusion

What is low anterior resection?

Frequency/urgency of stools