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A '''colectomy''' is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the colon.  A partial colectomy (also known a segmental or hemi-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).  Colectomies are often done lalp  
A '''colectomy''' is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the colon.  A partial colectomy (also known a segmental or hemi-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).  Colectomies are often done laparoscopically. Common indications for the procedure include cancer, bowel obstruction, colitis, or diverticulitis.   


== Preoperative management ==
== Preoperative management ==
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* BMP / Electrolytes
* BMP / Electrolytes
* Coags
* Coags
* Consider T&S or T&C
* Consider T&S or T&C, particularly if open
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*  


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* NGT/OGT
* Warming blanket


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* Patients often have bowel prep


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* Consider thoracic epidural if open


== Intraoperative management ==
== Intraoperative management ==
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* Supine
* May need steep Trendelenburg if laparoscopic


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Revision as of 21:33, 12 May 2021

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 colectomy (also known a segmental or hemi-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). Colectomies are often done laparoscopically. Common indications for the procedure include cancer, bowel obstruction, colitis, or diverticulitis.

Preoperative management

Patient evaluation

System Considerations
Neurologic
Cardiovascular Bowel rupture can cause sepsis or septic shock and hemodynamic instability.
Respiratory If bowel obstruction and abdominal dissension, there may be impaired diaphragmatic excursion, which could negatively impact FRC and result in more rapid desaturations. Ensure adequate preoxygenation
Gastrointestinal
Hematologic
Renal If oral intake reduced or there's been vomiting, there may be electrolyte abnormalities.
Endocrine
Other

Labs and studies

  • CBC
  • BMP / Electrolytes
  • Coags
  • Consider T&S or T&C, particularly if open

Operating room setup

  • NGT/OGT
  • Warming blanket

Patient preparation and premedication

  • Patients often have bowel prep

Regional and neuraxial techniques

  • Consider thoracic epidural if open

Intraoperative management

Monitoring and access

Induction and airway management

Positioning

  • Supine
  • May need steep Trendelenburg if laparoscopic

Maintenance and surgical considerations

Emergence

Postoperative management

Disposition

Pain management

Potential complications

Procedure variants

Variant 1 Variant 2
Unique considerations
Position
Surgical time
EBL
Postoperative disposition
Pain management
Potential complications

References