Colectomy
| Anesthesia type |
General +/- Epidural |
|---|---|
| Airway |
ETT |
| Lines and access |
PIV x 1 |
| Monitors |
Standard ASA 5-Lead EKG Urine output +/- Art line |
| Primary anesthetic considerations | |
| Preoperative |
Full stomach precautions if acute abdomen |
| Intraoperative | |
| Postoperative | |
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A colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the colon. A partial (or segmental) colectomy involves removing a portion of the colon, followed by the creation of an anastomosis or stoma. With more advanced disease, the entire large intestine is removed (total colectomy).
Preoperative management
Patient evaluation
| System | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Neurologic | |
| Cardiovascular | |
| Respiratory | |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Hematologic | |
| Renal | |
| Endocrine | |
| Other |
Labs and studies
Operating room setup
Patient preparation and premedication
Regional and neuraxial techniques
Intraoperative management
Monitoring and access
Induction and airway management
Positioning
Maintenance and surgical considerations
Emergence
Postoperative management
Disposition
Pain management
Potential complications
Procedure variants
| Variant 1 | Variant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
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| EBL | ||
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References
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