Small Bowel Resection
Providing relief through expert care and careful recovery.
Your small intestine plays a vital role in your body: absorbing nutrients, fluids, and helping move waste products toward the colon. When it becomes blocked or damaged by disease, scar tissue, or previous surgery, or if a portion must be removed due to cancer or ulceration, a small bowel resection may become necessary. At SAWNY, we carefully assess your condition, whether due to obstruction, prior surgery, or other cause, and determine if non-surgical approaches apply or if a resection is the best path.
What the Procedure Involves
A small bowel resection involves removing the affected segment of the small intestine and reconnecting the healthy ends (anastomosis). In some cases, when reconnecting isn't possible, a temporary or permanent stoma (such as an ileostomy) may be needed. The operation can be performed either via minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) or open surgery, depending on your medical history and anatomy. Minimally invasive techniques often mean fewer scars, shorter recovery time, and less pain.
Before surgery, you’ll receive instructions on preparation, possibly including bowel cleansing, reviewing medications, and optimizing your health. Afterward, recovery focuses on regaining bowel function, gradually advancing your diet, monitoring for complications like leaks, obstruction, or short bowel syndrome, and coordinating care until you’re back to your normal routine.
A Team Dedicated to Your Full Recovery
At SAWNY, you’re not just treated, you’re understood. Your surgeon sees you personally, explains your options in clear language, and collaborates with you on a plan tailored to your life. If your condition has a work-related component or requires workers’ compensation coordination, we’re experienced in helping with that, too. When you’re ready to understand how a small bowel resection could restore your digestive health, schedule your consultation with us so we can find the right path for you.