Procedure
Colectomy
A one-page care plan for patients having Colectomy, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Next Steps, Consistency, Clarity & Care, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Prevention & Protection
- I confirm which part of my colon will be removed and why.
- I ask whether my surgery will be open, laparoscopic, or robotic.
- I ask whether my bowel will be reconnected or whether I may need an ostomy.
- I follow bowel prep, antibiotic, fasting, and medicine instructions and change medicine only if told.
Expectations & Execution
4 points, for partners
Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency, Clarity & Care
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Colectomy is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.