Live Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticulitis

[@myalaynaangel]

God given talent here combined with long hard hours of studying.... Hats off...

[@jaimegarcia965]

I’m having this procedure done tomorrow and watching this helped put my nerves at ease a little bit. Pray for me 🙏🏼

[@elizabethtovar3603]

🙏

[@buckeyelady65]

How are you doing? 🙏 Best to you.

[@jaimegarcia965]

@@buckeyelady65 I’m on my 3rd week of recovery and I’m feeling great. I have two more weeks before I go back to work but thankfully all came out well. I was in surgery for 8 hours,

[@buckeyelady65]

​@@jaimegarcia965 That's great news! 🤩🙏

[@jason-ub8qz]

So they removed part of your colone ​@@jaimegarcia965

[@repro7780]

I had a sigmoid resection for diverticulitis in 2008 after repeated painful attacks. My surgeon told me I lost 4 - 6 inches of my colon, and I'll never miss it! I was 5 hours in surgery. I had an open procedure. Recovery was uneventful; spent 5 days in the hospital until I pooped, then went home! Its a serious surgery, no doubt, but for those facing this, its not as bad as your thinking. You can do it! Almost no pain post-op. Worst part was getting my drain removed!

[@FightingRimbaud]

Just did this 5 days ago. The drain was freaky. I watched her pull the tube out of me for what seemed like a long time. Such a weird feeling

[@nicksnonsense8855]

I'm having this done tomorrow. As a visual learner, this helped me better understand everything that will be happening.

[@marilynteichman3060]

I hope all went well with your procedure. Prayers for your complete recovery.

[@diannemarshall5949]

God bless you. I hope you had a safe surgery and healing fast.❤

[@DJDarroosTravelAdventure]

How was your surgery

[@shazzabbegg9934]

Wow. I’ve just been diagnosed with complicated diverticular decease, after several flare ups my consultant has strongly recommended I have an operation to remove the section of infected colon. I’m really scared. God bless these surgeons and the patients in their hands. ❤️

[@repro7780]

Don't be! I had a sigmoid resection for diverticulitis, and lost 4 - 6 inches of my colon. I had an open procedure, not lapro. As my surgeon said "you'll never miss it!", and he was right. Recovery was non eventful. Good luck!

[@williambeach9680]

I had this surgery, removing the sigmoid and then.a.reversal.after 11 months of.a.colostoly bag. My surgeon saved my life since my abscess burst and I was.septic.

[@jpl8085]

I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis in 2020 at age 39. I had no idea what it was. After multiple flare ups and a stay in the hospital for an abscess, i met with a good surgeon and elected to have surgery. I had about 6-7 inches in the sigmoid area removed. He said it was “smoldering” diverticulitis which i assume basically means chronic. I just had the surgery on 12/5. 2 days later i got to go home and now on day 4 after surgery. Pain at home has been manageable so far. I just did not want to worry and live with this anymore. Hopefully i can make a full recovery soon.

[@ohdantheman5189]

how are you coming along?

[@jpl8085]

@@ohdantheman5189 really good. I just got over a GI bug which set me back a little as far as soreness and eating normal. But a Tylenol here and there it’s going well almost 5 weeks after. Back to eating normal now but also trying to eat a little better.

[@DJDarroosTravelAdventure]

@@jpl8085how do you feel now

[@sapu13]

Update?

[@jamesdcaldeira]

Dr. Your brain 🧠 and hands 🙌🏽 are amazing , just had a upper and lower endo and colonoscopy this afternoon, moderate severity and chronic gastritis in stomach, return 6 months for a redo. I have a fabulous doctor 👨🏻‍⚕️. If I ever needed surgery I certainly would appreciate having someone with the care as someone such as yourself God willing. You and your team worked remarkably together! Thank you for all the wonderful knowledge. So gifted. 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@diannemarshall5949]

God bless all doctors nurses surgeons. I thank you for going to school for so many years. To be professional. I went a different way. But I Applaud you all I put my trust in my doctors. And I have had six And I made it through. Thank you Lord.❤ surgeries

[@0liS8]

That was a great 'geniune' case. Not perfectly smooth, with a little uncertainty about the plane and thinking out loud, which is exactly what I do with my trainees. Thank you for posting that lovely video.

[@gregorymiller4905]

I'm set to have this done on Dec. 9, 2024. I'm glad I watched this video first.

[@staciek7474]

Having this procedure done in about eight weeks. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@karenzaghiyanmdfacsfascrs3543]

Good luck w surgery!

[@jrogervaughan]

I’ve been diagnosed with diviticulitis. Thankfully I have not experienced the pain & discomfort that this patient has. Unless there is a flair up, my next major exam will be 2025. Thank you & especially the patient for allowing us to witness this operation.

[@Tdot8888]

Thanks for posting. This video was another great reminder that the left ureter can get sucked into any inflammatory process and end up more medial than you'd expect. This was also a great demonstration of how to recognize you've gone off the correct plane and how to troubleshoot difficult inflammatory adhesions. And I agree that contrary to what some may say, "open" is not a four-letter word.

[@janelleneikum337]

I've had this surgery almost 5 yrs ago. I was 36 when I was diagnosed with diverticulitis.. The disease itself was very painful, and I was so sick with inflammation, infection, ECT.. food HATED me and I couldn't stand the sight of it in general and my functions just completely shut down for two weeks before I realized how sick I was .. I'm so grateful for my Dr. He took my pain away and helped me get my life back majority pain free I'm doing much better today and am 100 percent more careful what I'm eating

[@intisarkhalil8213]

Thank u so much for sharing ur experience I’m about to do my surgery in 6 weeks 🤲

[@janelleneikum337]

@@intisarkhalil8213 good luck! You'll do great

[@foxbodystang8587]

Hi Janelle. I had this surgery 9 weeks ago. Did you have lingering aches/soreness in your lower left side post surgery? I have it off and on mostly if I strain to have a bowel movement or if I go too much lol. My surgeon says its to be expected for a few months since i'm still healing inside. Just curious if you experienced the same. I'm curious why you say "majority" pain free.

[@coqui777.]

@@foxbodystang8587 I feel that pain in my lower left side still off and on I went back to the doctor and they had me doin physical therapy they said it could be muscular it will take a while is been 7 months since I had my surgery

[@janelleneikum337]

Yes! @Foxbody Stang It's totally normal, I've had that alot when the surgery was fresh (I still have a little pain even now) ... And my surgery will be done 5 yrs as if April 19th Also still strain sometimes to go ((no joke)) I asked a EMT friend of mine all about the pain I was having and she said that pain can go on for years as a sign of the body healing .. so yep definitely normal and I'm still right there with you ☺️ my Dr. Said to take lots of fiber that will help with less straining good luck 🤞 if u have anymore questions please feel free to reach out

[@williamkunkel8293]

Betty here.....I am having this surgery on July 29. I'm glad I watched this video. Now I know what to expect and I'm not as apprehensive. This answered my questions about how the colon is put back together after the diseased portion is removed. Thank you!

[@Kimmy-pw8tm]

Hi Betty, good wishes for the 29th. I’m having surgery on Thursday 22nd July just to assess if I can have plastic surgery on my buttocks from where infection was cut out both sides from Necrotising fasciitis . They need to find out if removing the Seaton drain which sits between my buttocks near my anus is too close to the sphincter muscles for plastic surgery and assess what they do when they reverse my stoma and connect the colon back to the sphincter later. Just for good measure they are doing a full colonoscopy. I have to drink that prep drink on the day before to empty my bowels. My stoma bags will fill quickly. Please stay in touch if you like, so we can exchange each other’s stories.

[@sapu13]

How was your experience? How are you doing now?

[@windowgirl7300]

You're a genius, DR. KAREN!!

[@mickbrown815]

I had this surgery 10 years ago. Very cool watching it. These doctors are awesome, God send. Now I know what happened to me. Please keep in mind diverticulitis can come back hopefully it won’t ever for anyone of us because it’s awful going through this. But if you keep having episodes it’s the best thing. IMO

[@mickbrown815]

@@HannahTeddyRusso Sorry to hear that. For me no issues 🙏

[@jpl8085]

I’ll be having this done soon for recurring diverticulitis. I hope it stops it. I’ve had multiple flare ups .

[@buckeyelady65]

@@jpl8085 How are you doing now?

[@gatoborracho4572]

God bless all surgeons..

[@TeachMeLordGod]

Amen

[@TheMartinick]

I've had this surgery and felt so much better after having it. I'm very careful as to what I eat.

[@coqui777.]

Im have this surgery this September 2nd and im so scared how was the recovery did you have to use a bag

[@Henry21053]

@@coqui777. I had the surgery last week and my infection and inflammation was worse than they expected so surgery took about 8 hours. Don't even remember passing out and when I woke up I didn't even realize how much time had passed and that the surgery was done and successful. It was terrifying going in of course. I do have to wear a colostomy bag for 6-7 months but thankfully it is reversible .The pain lasted 3 or 4 days after the surgery but now it has disappeared and i am back to eating solid foods. I am 25 years old and had never experienced pain like when I had my flare up. I am just thankful they could help me because I waited a week before getting help and I could have died. You'll find out you are stronger than you think and I am positive you will get better! Good luck.

[@coqui777.]

@@Henry21053 hi Henry just had my surgery this Thursday no bag for me thank God justmade the mistake of telling them that I was feeling better since I was in the hospital since Monday with a flairup and being under all the medication and the pain being under control I thought I was good to go home I had the worst night last night with pain and nightmares due to the surgery wounds it was crazy I hope you are healing well and fast I will keep you in my prayers and everyone that's is going threw this 🙏❤

[@lorinajera2863]

That’s one of the BIG questions - what to eat and what to avoid. What are your thoughts @themartinick ?

[@pippermouse4968]

@@lorinajera2863 what should you be avoiding after this -- lifestyle change wise?

[@musicalsoul61-drjaidev]

Superb...surgery.I have never seen such an excellent,clean surgery ofcourse with all details by narration.This should be the model surgery for all Lap.Surgions..

[@karenzaghiyanmdfacsfascrs3543]

Thank you:) It was a difficult case. Its common people put out the easy straightforward ones as videos. Huge role of judgement in surgery - I think demonstrated well here. Glad you enjoyed hearing my thought process :)

[@utubz007]

@@karenzaghiyanmdfacsfascrs3543 Very impressed. You took a very conservative approach when you opened the patient up to continue with the surgery. I am sure the patient was impressed.

[@christopherdelaughter1239]

Thank you doctor for putting this out. I have to have this procedure next Tuesday. I'm trying to ease myself by getting educated as much as a lay person can be.

[@madilynrobertson2582]

How did the surgery go, and how do you feel now?

[@marilynteichman3060]

I appreciate your wonderful work and enjoy watching the procedure so much.

[@cajunsuggies132]

I'm having this done in a month........years and years of fighting diverticulitis. Dreading and looking forward to it all at the same time. The women in this video and I are the same age and weight, so it was interesting to watch. My surgeon with be using the Davinci robot.

[@victoriaharris6091]

I had this done last year. This video is fantastic for helping me understand everything.

[@bevcovich7861]

My worst flare up I had I spent 5 days in hospital with iv drip. I felt like I was dying when I went to the hospital. You couldn’t even touch my stomach without me crying and screaming in pain. I didn’t know I had it until then. But before 2 years I had a lot of stomach problems so since being diagnosed. I try to be careful with my eating. I haven’t had a massive flare up for a long time. Only mild symptoms every now and then. I found watching that to be very interesting.

[@sarahskaa]

this was amazing! super helpful, and I love your teaching style!

[@karenzaghiyanmdfacsfascrs3543]

thank you

[@davepo6443]

@@karenzaghiyanmdfacsfascrs3543 I'm about to have this surgery. I have to let it calm down as discharged today. Hoping to have surgery by Thanksgiving. In hospital twice this year 5 days each. Have had seven bouts with infection over the years. You're immensely talented. Thank you for taking the time amongst a busy day to perform and post.

[@jeannefeldman8089]

I’m going to have this surgery. Thank you for posting and your comments were very helpful in knowing what was happening. I’m still terrified tho lol

[@karenzaghiyanmdfacsfascrs3543]

Hope your surgery went well!

[@jeffreyadams207]

How did you do Jeanne?

[@Kimmy-pw8tm]

How was your surgery Jeanne?

[@pedrovallejo6633]

Had this done in sep 24. Best decision of my life. Healthy fit 42 yr old. 9 hr surgery for me.

[@chrishayes962]

9 hour surgery, why? Normal, it's like 3 hours.

[@diegobarletta19]

Great video. An honest surgery, hard to see this days such real Situation on video. In similar cases after the resection I closed the wall and did the anastomosis under laparoscopy, it seems to me that gives me better View. Whats do you think about it?.

[@lotuslotus718]

Doctor you are amazing human being. How much care and confidence are part of your work. You making people feel more comfortable to do sometimes necessary surgery.After seeing this video i would rather have bigger scars in order for surgeon to get better more precise connection than small scar but risk complications. I will show this video to my surgeon when surgery is going to happen. Thanks.

[@rpittillo]

I'm going to have to have this done. I now I shouldn't have watched this but I was too curious. I hope that the patient is doing well.

[@karenzaghiyanmdfacsfascrs3543]

Patient is doing very well. This was not a straightforward typical case. It was a tough one. And you can see how surgeons think and sometimes plans change during surgery to keep the patient safe and ultimately result in a good outcome. Best of luck with your surgery

[@passiaaaa]

why do i like looking at stuff like this

[@marilynteichman3060]

I've recently found these medical procedures, and I am just mesmerized. I love watching them!

[@davepo6443]

Awesome, Great job of explaining.

[@elainedeedeegonzalez9376]

I was 19 when i started to get diverticulitis pain but they never diagnosed until 21 and i was getting sick since 16 not sure if i already had it don't doubt it but i started getting sick weekly at 19 and they never thought of diverticulitis so much so Iam the youngest person to ever have that in new jersey and i was my doctors youngest patient ever and finally got surgery at 23 i had my large intestine removed and omg it was painful but it helped almost immediately 😮i was back to my self 6months after my surgery was 6hrs .

[@lindanormsmedrano7834]

Wow,what a smart Dr! If that was me Id be.."Shut up everyone,don't tslk to me,don't breath, I'm working!"😱😱😱😱

[@jeffreyadams207]

I think I am headed in this direction, diagnosed with crohns in 2001, I have had countless bouts with this, going to discuss with Dr

[@RRafaelasousa]

Surgeon very honest, some Jargons, but she was honest. Thank you for the video.

[@davidcook5954]

Is it better to do open surgery or key hole

[@mazyarfani4156]

Great thank you for sharing

[@judyluce3141]

My mom had similar surgery in January... she needed a colostomy... Hartman procedure.

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

Very cool video!

[@mbmii1778]

Good principles in the steps followed; lower than anticipated but good bowel continuity; the remannt rectum hopefully doesnt become an impacting pouch; good bowel cleanse out for life after surgery

[@jaynekingston5075]

Omg. You are amazing. I wish I had a brain like you.

[@KenNickels]

Do surgeons typically announce what they are doing when they do it, as in this video? Thanks

[@farmanmed9164]

well done

[@keving1774]

Do the diverticula have a purpose?

[@jayneconnors4583]

Omg, I have this symptom but live in the UK I've no trust in our NHS wish I lived where this is located.

[@jayneconnors4583]

This lady knows her stuff

[@perfectojrsalde5421]

Hello good day...I have diverticulitis.. . I undergo colonoscopy and indoscopy...then angiogram I'm recovering now....what is good!!! Or bad??? Thanks...

[@RebeccaYoung3]

I'm recovering from this surgery now and don't have clear instruction on what to eat. Low fiber, but how many grams? I'm told no raw veggies or fruit. The recommendations don't seem 'healthy' ie white bread, mashed potatoes...any input appreciated.

[@mikefacts9405]

Raw primal

[@barrymayson2492]

Yes it is backward thinking but most of what we're told is good for us it's the opposite. My wife is in the hospital with this as I type.

[@Jb008]

Yo doc, that was rad...!

[@michaelminneci648]

I had this surgery 3 weeks ago, externally I'm healing very well, internal there is slight pain when stool os passing the area where the surgeon connected the two pieces of colon, is that normal? I had 12 inches removed of diverticulitis in sigmod colon.

[@AbhishekKumar-qg1ee]

What are you now bro?

[@perfectojrsalde5421]

I also have diverticular bleeding?

[@jamiefoster5978]

Uh think Im going vegan after watching this. Awesome video thank you

[@HannahTeddyRusso]

A question, I had a sigmoid resection just recently January 6, 2023..right now my right testicle hurts really bad...isnit Normal, since they put a catheter, can it be because all is fresh since they cut muscle and flesh and it will get back to Normal, I'm a bit worried that something went wrong, could be they damaged a vain, nerve, tendon...anyone that had this surgery did you had same experience as me that testicle hurts

[@Nanodevinchy]

I’m 5 days in from surgery , I’m experiencing some left testicular pain as well but I was told it would go down since they moved a few things down there , I if it hurts (bad ) I would mention it to your dr

[@markspence3750]

That is tricky. A Urologist put a catheter to illuminate my left uretal running from my left kidney to illuminate my left colon, for safety. Something may have rested on a nerve going to your testes. It sounds like it would be "exploratory surgery" to see what happened. You might have a prolapse, a hernia, and only another surgery will fix it. My surgery was April 2023.

[@DSImple121]

I am watching this as my husband will need this surgery in a couple of weeks. Surgeon said he has a lot of inflammation so I suppose it will be difficult 😥

[@Kimmy-pw8tm]

How did your husbands surgery go?

[@kristinalove6896]

After this surgery do u lose weight or any inches

[@jason-ub8qz]

I mean i don't belive any ai can perform this even in 100 years this not possible at all

[@markspence3750]

I had this done 6 months ago. What do they do with all of the organs? LOL?? They took out 8 inches of colon.

[@uncledemon5821]

I am 35 year old male and I'm having this surgery in 6 weeks is that normal?

[@bobbyc5684]

I had it at 28. It happens- genetics play a role.

[@madilynrobertson2582]

How are you feeling post surgery?

[@uncledemon5821]

@@madilynrobertson2582 no the surgery has been postponed

[@janelleneikum337]

I had my surgery @ 36 I am now 41 ... It could happen at any age genetics plays a huge role in it tho. You'll do great 🙂 I know I was scared to have this all happening to me but definitely grateful I got it done .. good luck

[@janelleneikum337]

@Dustin I was in the hospital for a total of 14 days, that's both bursting the abscess, clearing up the infection and the surgery. Once I finally got home recovery went quicker and much better.. I felt more like myself after about a week or so.. not long at all and pain wasn't bad either

[@howardgofstein7366]

OMG it would be so easy to do irreversible damage with all this poking around-no matter how much surgeons rake in, I wouldn’t want this job.

[@Riazvlog-t8r]

I have an ulcer of bleeding in my stomach and a large part of my body that hurts on the left side and constipation. I eat fiber all the time but constipation still occurs. What is the treatment for this? Please help me. My stomach ulcer treatment has been going on for about 6 months but there is a painful burning😭. Help me😭😭 I am 18 years old 😭😭😭 I can't get good treatment due to lack of money of my parents.😭

[@letstalkteenagers5320]

Please go see a gastroenterologist...May God keep you safe.

[@estelasanchez6726]

Que remedio es bueno para esto Mal

[@jeffreyadams207]

My surgery is wed

[@gatoborracho4572]

Yeah Yeah..f junkie

[@gatoborracho4572]

Yeah Yeah..f junkie

[@madilynrobertson2582]

How are you feeling post surgery?

[@jeffreyadams207]

@@madilynrobertson2582 ok, thank you Madilyn

[@coqui777.]

Im having this surgery this September 2nd and im so scared

[@grantmacmillan5738]

I had this procedure carried out 10 days ago. Everything went as planned, have faith in your surgeon you’ll be ok and feeling the benefits in no time!

[@coqui777.]

@@grantmacmillan5738 just had my surgery this Thursday no bag thank God that was my biggest fear lots of pain I made the mistake of telling them that I was feeling better since I ended up in the hospital 3 days before surgery with a flair up and with me being under medications thought that my pain was better and under control had the worst night in pain but hopefully I can get better soon 🙏

[@grantmacmillan5738]

Good to hear. I’m now 5 weeks down the line and things are nearly normal. From next week I can exercise again. Stay on top of the pain relief! Your bowls will start working again so don’t stress about that side also!

[@coqui777.]

@Dustin I was in hospital after the surgery for about 3 to 4 days first couple days liquid diet then they started me up on solid food I'm still in recovery I'm on my second week after surgery I'm walking around still having back pain due to the way they had me laying down in the operation table I'm eating normal goin to the bathroom is coming back to normal but hopefully I get better soon they said 4 to 6 weeks recovery

[@DolittleMccoy]

@@coqui777. My father has sever diverticulitis flare ups. But his stomach hurts even when its not flared up. Lost weight, cant hardly eat, always in pain... Is this how u felt? Hes 75 years old, Im afraid that he'll have to have this surgery.. I hope that it goes well if so.. If u can share how u felt before getting a surgery, and also share how details of the surgery and how u feel now, id be grateful..

[@nickawilliams5175]

Wow! 😮

[@CynthiaEleBezy]

Wouldn't it just be easier to open her up so you can see it all clearly?

[@mowthpeece1]

My God. This is horrendous. In the end, isn't it better just to eat our vegetables?

[@lorinajera2863]

Vegetables kill some of us, me for one. 🙂

[@chris-c2c4k]

saying uterer over and over lol

[@thesaylor3322]

A pantalla completa habria sido muuuuucho mejor....

[@markspence3750]

I bet my colon looked gross like that.

[@danajay85]

Is this person ok now ?

[@Swanlord05]

This is what Eddie Van Halen had

[@markspence3750]

I am still sad how little the news reported about his death. It must have been because of COVID-19.

[@guapedup4l785]

So grimeyyyyyyy literally the definition of grime 😂. Great video though !