Segmental Bowel Resection
Removal of a specific diseased bowel segment causing obstruction, abscess, or fistula in Crohn's disease - with bowel continuity restored by anastomosis. A key surgical option in the IBD management programme at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
What is Segmental Bowel Resection?
Segmental Bowel Resection for inflammatory bowel disease involves removing a specific diseased bowel segment - a section of small bowel, colon, or rectum - that is causing complications such as obstruction, abscess, fistula, or perforation. After resection, bowel continuity is restored by connecting the healthy ends (anastomosis).
Dr. Samhitha Reddy performs segmental bowel resection at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad as part of the IBD treatment options in Hyderabad programme - using a bowel-preserving philosophy that removes only the affected segment while preserving all uninvolved bowel. The laparoscopic approach is preferred wherever possible, reducing recovery time and hospital stay.
Segmental resection is performed for localised Crohn's disease causing complications. Medical therapy is maximised before surgery. The resection margin is placed in macroscopically healthy bowel - microscopically clear margins are not required in Crohn's surgery.
How the Procedure Works
Pre-operative Planning
CT scan, MRI, and colonoscopy define the diseased segment, identify abscesses, fistulas, and plan the resection extent. Nutritional status is optimised pre-operatively.
Laparoscopic Access
3-5 small laparoscopic port incisions. The diseased bowel segment is identified and mobilised.
Bowel Resection
The diseased segment is divided at the healthy proximal and distal margins. The mesentery is divided to the base. The specimen is removed through a small extraction incision.
Anastomosis
A stapled or hand-sewn anastomosis restores bowel continuity between the healthy bowel ends. A side-to-side anastomosis is preferred for small bowel Crohn's - associated with lower recurrence.
Stoma (If Needed)
A defunctioning stoma may be formed if the anastomosis is at high risk (malnutrition, steroids, severe inflammation, pelvic anastomosis). The stoma is reversed at a later date once healing is confirmed.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Removes only the diseased segment - preserves all uninvolved bowel
- →Laparoscopic approach - small incisions, 1-3 day hospital stay
- →Restores bowel continuity - no permanent stoma in most cases
- →Resolves obstruction, abscess, or fistula definitively when medical therapy has failed
- →Bowel-sparing philosophy protects against short bowel syndrome in future operations
- →Available at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad as part of the personalised IBD management plans
Segmental resection for Crohn's disease is guided by one overriding principle: remove what you must, preserve everything else. The patient in front of you may well need another operation in 5 or 10 years - every centimetre of bowel we save today is a gift to their future self.
— Dr. Samhitha Reddy, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
Segmental Bowel Resection Cost in Hyderabad
The cost of segmental bowel resection in Hyderabad depends on the location and extent of bowel disease, complexity of surgery, investigations required, and the care needed before and after the procedure.
For patients with localised bowel disease, the approximate cost of segmental bowel resection ranges between ₹1,50,000 and ₹3,00,000.
| Procedure | Approximate Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Segmental Bowel Resection | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
The final cost may vary depending on your individual condition, findings during evaluation, and whether any additional procedures are required.
Factors That Influence Segmental Bowel Resection Cost
The overall cost may depend on:
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Extent and location of disease: The affected bowel segment, severity of the condition, and complexity of removal may influence the surgical approach and treatment planning.
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Pre-operative evaluation: Required investigations, clinical examination, imaging, endoscopic assessment, and medical evaluations before surgery may affect the overall cost.
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Additional procedures: If procedures such as bowel repair, management of obstruction, removal of affected segments, or other intestinal interventions are required, the cost may vary.
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Hospital stay and post-operative care: The duration of admission, medicines, nutritional support, bowel recovery monitoring, and follow-up requirements may influence the final estimate.
Is Segmental Bowel Resection Covered by Insurance?
Segmental bowel resection may be covered by health insurance when it is performed for a medically necessary condition. Coverage depends on your insurance policy, inclusions, and approval process.
Our insurance support team can assist you with checking your policy coverage, required documentation, cashless approval process, and insurance-related queries before the procedure.
- Checking your policy coverage
- Cashless approval process
- Required documentation
- Insurance-related queries before the procedure
Dr. Samhitha Reddy
Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon
During consultation, Dr. Samhitha Reddy, Proctologist and Colorectal Specialist in Hyderabad, will evaluate your symptoms, medical history, and investigation reports to determine whether segmental bowel resection is suitable for you. She will explain the procedure, expected outcomes, and guide you regarding the estimated cost based on your individual condition and treatment requirements.
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