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Ileocecal Resection

Q: Will Crohn's disease come back after surgery?

Crohn's can recur elsewhere in the bowel even after surgery. Maintenance medical therapy after surgery and regular follow-up significantly reduce the chance of disease recurrence.

Q: How is laparoscopic ileocecal resection different?

Laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions, leading to less pain, faster recovery, and smaller scars compared to open surgery. Most patients return to office work in 3–4 weeks instead of 6–8 weeks.

Q: Will I need long-term medication after surgery?

Most patients with Crohn's continue some maintenance medication after surgery to reduce disease recurrence. The exact regimen is decided in coordination with your gastroenterologist.

Q: Will my diet change after surgery?

Most patients return to a normal diet within a few weeks. Some may need short-term dietary adjustments during recovery, with structured nutrition support if needed.

Surgical removal of the diseased ileocecal junction (end of small intestine and beginning of large intestine) — most commonly performed for Crohn's disease affecting this region.

90–150 min PROCEDURE

3–5 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

3–4 Weeks RETURN TO WORK

What is Ileocecal Resection?

Ileocecal Resection is the surgical removal of the diseased segment at the junction of the small and large intestine — most commonly performed for Crohn's disease affecting this region, which is one of the most frequent locations of the disease. The diseased ileum and cecum are removed, and the healthy small intestine is reconnected to the colon. The surgery can be done laparoscopically or open. As an experienced laparoscopic surgeon in Hyderabad, Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs ileocecal resection at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, with careful technique and structured post-operative care.

Suitable for patients with Crohn's disease affecting the ileocecal region with complications such as strictures, fistulas, abscesses, or non-response to medical therapy. Also performed for select tumours and severe cecal disease.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Preparation

Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. The abdomen is prepared, and a urinary catheter is placed.

Laparoscopic or Open Access

Three to four small incisions are made for the laparoscopic approach, or a small open incision is used in select cases.

Bowel Mobilisation

The diseased ileum and cecum are carefully mobilised, with attention to preserving important blood vessels and lymph nodes.

Resection & Anastomosis

The diseased segment is removed, and the healthy small intestine is connected to the ascending colon using staplers or sutures.

Closure & Recovery

The incisions are closed in layers. Patients are mobilised the next day, started on liquids, and discharged in 3–5 days.

Outcomes

90–150 minDURATION

3–5 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

6–8 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Effective treatment for ileocecal Crohn's disease
→Significantly improves symptoms and quality of life
→Laparoscopic approach offers faster recovery
→Removes complications like strictures and fistulas
→Allows reduction in long-term medication for many patients
→Improves nutritional status and weight gain

Ileocecal resection is often a turning point for Crohn's patients — when medications stop working, taking out the worst affected area gives them remarkable relief. Many describe feeling well for the first time in years afterwards.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Crohn's disease come back after surgery?+

How is laparoscopic ileocecal resection different?+

Will I need long-term medication after surgery?+

Will my diet change after surgery?+

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