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large intestine, colostomy, large bowel resection, colon resection, resection of part of large intestine, colectomy, proctocolectomy, bowel resection is surgical removal, resection, a diseased part, the large intestine, the bowel, colon, in elective cases, colon is cleaned, the surgery, enemas, bowel resection is performed the patient is under general anesthesia, unconscious, pain-free, an incision is made, in the abdomen, diseased part, the large intestine is removed, two healthy ends, sewn back together, resected, abdominal incision is closed, entire colon, rectum is removed, a proctocolectomy, a bowel resection performed, a traditional "open" procedure, a mimimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, necessary to spare the colon from its normal digestive work it heals, a temporary opening, the colon, the abdominal wall, colostomy, created, end, the healthy bowel tissue nearer, small intestine is then passed, the abdominal wall, edges, stitched, skin, the abdominal wall, an adhesive drainage bag, stoma appliance, placed around the opening, depending on the disease process treated, colostomy is temporary, another operation at a later date, a large portion, the bowel is removed, colostomy permanent, large intestine absorbs a significant amount, water from digested food, colon is bypassed by a colostomy, patient should expect loose, liquid stool, feces, colostomy, careful skin care, a well-fitting colostomy bag, necessary to reduce skin irritation around the colostomy, large bowel, colon, resection, variety of disease processes, most common reasons, cancer, diverticular disease, blockage, the intestine, intestinal obstruction, due to scar tissue, reasons to perform bowel resection, ulcerative colitis refractory to medical therapy, traumatic injuries, precancerous polyps, familial polyposis risks, anesthesia, reactions to medications, problems breathing, surgery, bleeding, infection, additional risks, bulging, the incision, incisional hernia, narrowing, stricture, the stoma, blockage, the intestine from scar tissue, leakage, reconnection, the intestine, permanent need, colostomy bag, outcome depends on the disease, most patients have a good outcome, relief of symptoms, most patients, stay, in the hospital, 5 to 7 days, complete recovery from surgery, take 2 months, first few days after surgery, eating is restricted, laparascopic bowel resection, colon cancer, a faster recovery time than traditional open surgery.