Most patients do not need a stoma after standard segmental resection. A temporary stoma may rarely be created in select cases to protect the new connection during healing.

✦ TARGETED BOWEL RESECTION

Segmental Bowel Resection

Q: Will my bowel function be normal after segmental resection?

Yes, most patients have near-normal bowel function after segmental resection, especially when only a small portion of bowel is removed. Some adjustment may take a few weeks to months.

Q: Is laparoscopic surgery as safe as open?

Yes. Laparoscopic segmental resection in experienced hands is as safe as open surgery, with the added benefits of less pain, smaller scars, and faster recovery.

Q: What is the recovery like?

Most patients are discharged in 4–6 days, return to office work in 4–6 weeks, and resume full activity in 8–12 weeks. Laparoscopic surgery offers faster recovery than open.

Surgical removal of a specific diseased segment of large or small intestine, with reconnection of healthy bowel ends — performed for cancer, severe inflammation, or localised complications.

120–180 min PROCEDURE

4–6 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

4–6 Weeks RETURN TO WORK

What is Segmental Bowel Resection?

Segmental Bowel Resection is the surgical removal of a specific diseased segment of the large or small intestine, with healthy bowel ends connected together (anastomosis) to restore continuity. It is performed for colon cancer affecting a specific segment, severe localised inflammation, complications of diverticular disease, isolated Crohn's strictures, or certain bowel injuries. The surgery can be done laparoscopically or open. As an experienced laparoscopic surgeon in Hyderabad, Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs segmental bowel resection at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, with attention to safe technique and quick recovery.

Suitable for patients with localised colon or small bowel disease — including cancer, severe diverticular disease, isolated Crohn's strictures, bowel injury, or large polyps not removable endoscopically.

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

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

Bowel Mobilisation

The diseased segment is carefully mobilised, with attention to preserving important blood vessels and lymph nodes (especially in cancer surgery).

Resection & Anastomosis

The diseased segment is removed with appropriate margins, and the healthy bowel ends are joined together using staplers or sutures.

Closure & Recovery

The incisions are closed in layers. Patients are mobilised the next day, started on liquids, and discharged in 4–6 days.

Outcomes

120–180 minDURATION

4–6 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

8–12 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Targeted removal of only the diseased segment
→Preserves healthy bowel for normal function
→Effective for localised disease and cancer
→Laparoscopic approach offers faster recovery
→Single-stage procedure with primary reconnection
→Significantly improves symptoms and quality of life

Segmental resection is the principle of doing exactly what the disease requires — no more, no less. Removing only the affected portion and reconnecting healthy bowel preserves natural function while solving the problem definitively.

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

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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