Coloplasty

Coloplasty is a surgical procedure to reconstruct the colon. It may be performed for a number of reasons, including tumors, inflammatory diseases, trauma, or birth defects of the colon.

During coloplasty, a damaged or diseased section of the colon is removed and replaced with a segment of healthy colon or an artificial segment. The purpose of the operation is to restore the normal structure and function of the colon.

There are several types of coloplasty:

1. Resection of the colon with anastomosis - removal of the damaged area and subsequent connection of the ends of the colon.

2. Colostomy is the creation of an artificial outlet of the colon on the anterior abdominal wall.

3. Colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis - removal of the entire colon with the connection of the ileum to the rectum.

4. Colectomy with ileostomy - complete removal of the colon and creation of an ileostomy.

Coloplasty can be performed using an open or laparoscopic approach. The recovery period after surgery takes from 2 to 6 weeks. Complications include infection, bleeding, and suture failure. If the operation is successful, normal functioning of the colon is restored.