I'm having my large intestine removed, what can I expect?

Regardless of the type of approach, if you are having your entire colon removed this means that your small intestine will be connected to your rectum. read more

In my case, my entire rectum had to be removed, and since the nerves and blood vessels that support penile function are all in the same place as those for the rectum, it is hard not to affect some you did not mean to effect. read more

The large bowel is also known as the large intestine or the colon. During this surgery, your surgeon removes the diseased parts of your bowel and then reconnects the healthy parts. Your surgeon may remove all or part of your bowel. Your surgeon may perform a colostomy if there’s not enough healthy intestine after surgery. read more