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

Joe W.
Friendly & professional interaction
Lisa D.
Everyone was so nice. I love how quickly I was done.
Raymund B.
The staff is always very friendly and excellent at their job.
Beth V.
Had a really great first time appt. experience. Front staff was quick and polite. Got back to room quickly and met with Dr. Bakken shortly after. She was a delight and got right into my stomach issues. I felt heard and she got right to how we should proceed with care. She honestly gave me hope to getting answers and feeling better. OVER ALL GREAT APPOINTMENT.
Gordon
Everything was great and so was the staff.
DcaCo123
Very caring, wonderful staff. Everyone from the receptionist, nurses, anesthetists and Dr. Bologna were very professional.
Jean V.
Dr was on time. The staff made me very comfortable.
Robert W.
All was good.
Mary B.
Very polite people great doctor
Katrina P.
The office staff and medical staff were exceptionally kind and knowledgeable, they listened to my concerns and did their best to accommodate me. I wanted the IV to be on my hand and not in the inside of my left elbow, I tend to bruise something awful there. Dr. Nandi was making sure I was comfortable and came in afterwards to go over the exam. I am grateful to everyone there making it a good experience. Thank you 😊
Jim F.
professional , efficient, expert, in all 3 phases : pre-procedure, procedure, post-procedure.
Becky R.
DR WILLI AND HIS STAFF MADE ME FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE DURING MY OFFICE VISIT.
Ronald K.
My procedure was done on time. They took good care of me. I am very satisfied.
Jeff W.
Colonoscopies are soooo important for those over 50 or anyone over 40 with a family history of colon cancer. I’ve had three by Dr. Donat. They’ve all gone flawlessly and quick. Prep day before the procedure is the worst part. Actual procedure only takes 15 minutes. Completely painless.
arnold D.
On time telehealth. Very relax experience. PA took time to ask lots of questions. All concern well addressed. Thanks.
Frank S.
Colonoscopy prep information, guidance, supplies and follow up texts during prep time were a nice touch. Very efficient visit for the procedure. Was out 1 hour and 5 minutes past my appt.
Shawn S.
My first time going in and I must say staff was awesome 2 thumbs up made me fill comfortable just all around great "thank you"
Kristopher D.
A very professional and caring staff.
Frances H.
Answered all my questions and more.
Doug M.
The whole office and doctor is amazing you'll feel totally comfortable while being there and it's a breeze
DennisU
I’ve always had wonderful care at the Center for Digestive health. I have been with them many years & Dr Wille is the best!!!
Chris B.
Telehealth conversation went great & all concerns were covered!👍🏻
Eva T.
Everyone was very kind and caring. Appointment was on time, very little waiting.
Jim S.
If you need to have it done, and most of us do, this is the place!
Steven
I had a great experience. The nurses and staff were friendly and cheerful and the doctor was skilled and professional. They were very organized and orderly. I would 100% recommend.
Kim F.
Caring professionals
Steve D.
The nurses and doctors are all very nice and professional, making the process easy to go through. Thanks again.
Jerry & Diana W.
Very smooth operation. Wonderful staff.
Allen B.
Dr Wiley and his staff were very helpful. I would definitely recommend your office.

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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