Surgical Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis: Is This The Best Option?

Living with a chronic illness such as ulcerative colitis frequently necessitates multiple treatment options like dietary changes, nutritional supplements, medication, and even surgery.

Ulcerative colitis can lead to serious, life-threatening complications if not actively and appropriately managed with medical care tailored to your symptoms and disease progression. Dr. Neeraj Goel is experienced in customizing ulcerative colitis treatment in Delhi, including conservative treatments and colon surgery, to help each patient achieve the best possible results.

What is ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lining of your large intestine, colon, and rectum. Its treatment usually begins with anti-inflammatory medications to control inflammation and other symptoms. However, between 23% and 45% of people with ulcerative colitis may require surgery.

When is surgery a better choice?

You may require surgery if:

• The colon has ruptured.
• There is a lot of bleeding.
• If there is a risk of cancer without surgery.
• Other medical treatments, including medication, have not been effective.
• The disease has struck the patient severely and suddenly.
• The treatment has severe side effects that impair the patient's health.
• A dangerous condition called toxic megacolon has occurred in which the muscles of the large intestine dilate and the colon can rupture.

Surgery for your ulcerative colitis

Medication may be ineffective in controlling ulcerative colitis symptoms, or a patient may develop infections, chronic bleeding, or other complications. In these cases, surgery may be the best option to avoid further complications. Ulcerative colitis symptoms and effects frequently change over time. Regular doctor visits and lab tests are essential for keeping your treatment on track and keeping you healthy.

A colectomy is a type of surgery used to treat ulcerative colitis. The entire or a portion of your colon is removed during this surgery. Some surgeries also involve the removal of a portion or all of your rectum.

Total colectomy and partial colectomy are the two types of colectomy surgeries.

Total colectomy:

A total colectomy, also known as a proctocolectomy, involves the removal of the entire colon, rectum, and anus. This is the most commonly used method of treating ulcerative colitis. Your surgeon makes a small opening at the end of the procedure to allow waste to exit into an ileostomy bag.

Partial colectomy:

Part or all of the colon, as well as most or all of the rectum, are removed during this surgery. Your surgeon may create a new rectum from the small bowel, depending on the extent of your surgery.

Why visit Dr. Neeraj Goel?

Dr. Neeraj Goel is one of Delhi's most experienced and proficient gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeons. He has extensive experience in ulcerative colitis surgeries and stays up-to-date with the latest technologies. His main priority is the patient's satisfaction. So, if you want to get the best treatment for ulcerative colitis in Delhi, meet Dr. Neeraj Goel and tell him about your problems.