Colon surgery – the type of colon surgery depends on the underlying condition for which the operation is needed.
The colon operationmay involve removing sections of bowel; the remaining sections are joined together, so the bowel becomes shorter.
In certain cases a temporary or permanent stoma (anus praeternaturalis) may need to be created. This is a section of bowel brought out through the abdominal wall; secure, odour-free sealing pouches are available for it today.
