The colon, or large intestine, is a vital part of the digestive system. It is approximately 1.5 metres long and is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes, forming and storing stool, and eventually expelling waste from the body.

Colon surgery becomes necessary when diseases of the colon cannot be managed effectively through medication, diet, or non-surgical interventions. The goal of colon surgery is to remove the diseased portion of the colon, relieve obstruction, manage infection or perforation, or, in the case of cancer, achieve complete removal of the tumour with clear margins.

Dr. Rahul Kumar at Jigyasa Hospital manages the full spectrum of conditions requiring colon and colorectal surgery, including colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, colonic volvulus, colonic perforation, rectal prolapse, hereditary colorectal conditions, and emergency colorectal surgery.

For patients with colorectal cancer, he performs both laparoscopic and open resections, tailoring the approach to the tumour's location, stage, and the patient's overall fitness. He also works closely with the oncology team at Jigyasa Hospital to ensure coordinated, evidence-based treatment.

For diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, volvulus, or perforation, he provides both elective and emergency surgical care, including Hartmann's procedure, stoma formation, reversal procedures, colectomy, and minimally invasive laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery.

Before surgery, Dr. Rahul Kumar and his team at Jigyasa Hospital ensure complete investigations, bowel preparation when needed, nutritional optimisation, blood transfusion if required, stoma counselling where appropriate, and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol planning.

During surgery, colon surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. Depending on the procedure, operating time may range from 1.5 to 4 hours. Dr. Kumar uses meticulous haemostasis techniques and careful anastomotic reconstruction to support safe recovery.

After surgery, patients are closely monitored for warning signs such as fever, severe abdominal pain, wound infection, persistent vomiting, abdominal distension, bleeding, difficulty breathing, or calf swelling, all of which require prompt medical attention.