Cost of Subtotal Proctocolectomy Worldwide

A subtotal proctocolectomy is done to completely remove the Colon and Rectum that has been severely damaged by Inflammation, Cancer, Polyps and/or is at significant risk of being life-threatening.

• Persistent abdominal pain
• Chronic diarrhea or bloody stools
• Unexplained weight loss
• Bowel obstruction symptoms
• Failure of medical treatment

A subtotal proctocolectomy will be performed under General Anaesthesia, typically using minimally invasive techniques. The surgeon will cut out the Colon and Rectum, and will most likely create either a stoma or an internal pouch to allow for continued elimination of waste products.

A patient preparing for a subtotal proctocolectomy will be required to complete several tests to ensure medical fitness for surgery, including bowel preparation, laboratory tests, MRI, and Colonoscopy. A patient should stop eating and drinking, as well as taking certain prescription medications, as directed by the surgeon.

• Infection or bleeding
• Anastomotic leakage
• Bowel obstruction
• Blood clots
• Stoma-related complications

• It includes removing diseased colon and rectum, provides long-term relief from severe bowel symptoms, prevents progression of colorectal cancer and precancerous conditions, reduces the risk of life-threatening bowel complications, improves overall quality of life, restores bowel function through reconstruction or stoma, and eliminates chronic inflammation and bleeding.

The average duration of a subtotal proctocolectomy is 3-6 hours, depending on the surgeon's approach and any complications that may arise during surgery.