Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

Overview

A technique known as minimally invasive laparoscopic colon surgery allows surgeons to perform many common colon procedures through small incisions. Depending on the type of procedure, patients may leave the hospital in a few days and return to normal activities more quickly than patients recovering from open surgery.

In most laparoscopic colon resections, surgeons operate through 4 or 5 small openings (each about a quarter inch) while watching an enlarged image of the patient’s internal organs on a television monitor. In some cases, one of the small openings may be lengthened to 2 or 3 inches to complete the procedure.

Procedure

In laparoscopic colon resection surgery, the patient is given general anesthesia. 3-6 small incisions are made in the abdomen. One is used for the laparoscope which is attached to a camera that sends images to a video monitor. The other incisions are used to insert instruments to hold or manipulate tissue in the abdomen. Carbon dioxide gas is inflated into the abdominal cavity to allow room to work and allow the surgeon to see. The diseased portion of the colon is identified and carefully dissected and removed. In some instances, one of the incisions may be lengthened. At the end of the surgery, carbon dioxide gas is removed.

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What They Are Saying

T A.
Dr Tocco and his staff are wonderful. My husband and I are both patients. We highly recommend Center for Digestive Health
rick W.
Very good experience. Pre-procedure communication through post procedure could not have been better.
Rick M.
I only waited in the waiting room about five minutes they took me right in And the young lady explained everything thoroughly while she was giving me the IV and next thing I know I was in recovery waiting to go home
Peter F.
Professional, timely and very concerning. Thank you Doctor Nandy and Staff.
Madeline
Physician’s Assistant was very helpful and knowledgeable! Office staff made you feel welcome too!
Scott M.
The staff and doctors were very kind, put me at ease and made a scary experience for me very comfortable and easy. I was very impressed with the entire staff and highly recommend them for your next procedure.
Keith V.
Dr Tocco and his nurses treated me with respect, were very knowledgeable, and let me knoewhat to expect during and after the procedure.
Jill D.
Spoke with Victoria and she was very kind, listened and was knowledgeable.
Kimmy K.
Very kind staff and knowledgeable doctor and anestisiologist. Waited about 30 minutes after my appointment time to be seen, but they were very busy. Other than that, everything we t well and I left with information related to the outcome of the test.
Ollie B.
The overall atmosphere of the office was very pleasant. The staff and Dr. Desai were friendly and professional. Highly recommended!
Laurie G.
I appreciated that they had telehealth appointments available so I could consult with the doctor within a month of my first contact, which is great for a specialist these days. Dr. Bakken is very amiable and I feel very comfortable in her care. Her office staff also seems very friendly and efficient.
Anne G.
Pleasant efficient staff and courteous informative visit with Dr. Bologna ! Informative and clear directions, personal connection is so important with my diagnosis. I’m comfortable talking with Dr Bologna and always feel he has a personal connection with my diagnosis
Christine F.
Great staff. Professional and prompt. Dr. Quallich took time to answer all my very specific questions.
Liza P.
I love Dr. Willie. He is caring and kind and makes discussing embarrassing topics very normal and comfortable. I am incredibly grateful to have found him.
Dianne K.
Punctual, very Professional & the staff was very Friendly & helpful I would highly recommend
margaret M.
Staff is top of the line, I love Dr. Bologna!!
Jen K.
From the scheduling to the nurses to the doctor, everything went smooth. The nurses explained everything with me in detail, and were very nice. Dr. Nandi came in before the procedure and made sure I didnt have any questions and explained what he was going to do. When you're not feeling good, having a nice and helpful staff there is an excellent feeling.
James W.
Office was packed with patients at 7:30 am. I was 10 minutes early. Patients were called and moving. My appointment was smooth the whole time from start to finish. Extremely efficient office. I saw 6 different people and all 6 were friendly, smiling, competent, and kept me comfortable and at ease. Pre-office procedures and calls were 100% the best. I love this office!
Michele P.
All of the staff I dealt with were professional, friendly, and did their jobs well. I was very pleased. I do want to give a wonderful, over the top review, for my CRNA, such a kind and caring woman. I was very satisfied with my procedure experience. By
Lori M.
The entire staff is very friendly. Dr. Bakken is very caring and listens to all my concerns. Highly recommend!
Ed T.
Dr Desai was great
Alicia J.
The staff was very nice and friendly 🙂
Sudin K.
Very efficient service, minimal waiting time, super nice staff !!!
Amy K.
Dr Weber was wonderful. He was kind and thorough. I like how he asked questions to really understand my symptoms. He offered me a medication and retesting in a hopeful way. I felt so comfortable with his explanations. I am glad to have him as my doctor now.
Dave A.
Great staff and location
Ulrike H.
Very nice staff, on time and no problems during or after procedure.
Chuck O.
Everyone was friendly explained everything, The doctor reviewed the findings and if I needed their services again I’d go back.
John M.
My experience with the Center for Digestive Health at my last visit and for many years has been fantastic. The staff is wonderful and Dr. Donat really cares.
Michael F.
Dr Donat and his team of RN’s & CRNA’s did a great job. Very knowledgeable and clinical. Thank you!

Our Doctors

We’re proud of our team here at Digestive Health Institute. Our health care providers include some of the very best colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and physician assistants. To learn more about our qualified team of specialists, please visit our providers page.

Anezi E. Bakken MD, MS

Sante D. Bologna MD, FACP

M. Emin Donat MD, FRCPC

Partha S. Nandi

Jack Tocco DO

John R. Weber MD

Richard T. Wille MD

Tusar Desai MD

Aalia Saeed, MD

Christina N. Brown, MD

FAQs

What happens during my first visit?
If you are a new patient, you can expect to have a complete physical exam. You will also be asked detailed questions about your current problems and your past medical history, your current medications, allergies, your family history and other pertinent medical information. If you are taking medications, please bring a completed medical history form with you to your appointment. Once the physician has reviewed your medical information and completed the physical examination, a plan of care will be developed. You may need to be seen again in the office, be referred back to your family physician for follow-up care, or require additional testing. If additional tests are needed, we will assist you in scheduling these tests.
What if I need to schedule an endoscopic procedure?

An endoscopic procedure allows the physician to visualize a part of your gastrointestinal tract with a special instrument called an endoscope. If your family physician has ordered testing, you will be contacted by telephone by one of our staff members. If a physician orders testing and you are in the office, the procedure can generally be scheduled during the course of your visit. You will be given a date, time, and location for the test, as well as written instructions telling you how to prepare for the test. If you have any questions about the procedure, please feel free to ask one of our staff members or the physician.

How do I get test results?

We ask that you wait 10 to 14 days before contacting us for results. Often results come from several different sources. This information needs to be compiled and reviewed by your physician before you can be appropriately advised. 

What insurances do you accept?

We accept payment from most insurance companies including Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Physicians Health Plan, Cofinity, Sparrow Professional Health Network, Medicaid, McLaren, Health Plus, and several others. Accepted insurances are subject to change at any time without notice.

If your insurance requires an authorization from your primary care physician, you may be asked to assist us in obtaining this authorization.

All patients are responsible for all copays and deductibles at the time of service.

If you have any questions regarding your benefits or insurance coverage, please contact our Billing Department at 248-844-9710.

What if I need to contact the doctor?

To contact your doctor during business hours please call our main number 248-844-9710. If you have an urgent need to speak with the doctor after hours, you will be rerouted to our after hours answering service, and your doctor will be paged. In the case of a medical emergency please proceed directly to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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