Diverticulectomy Surgery in Raichur

Large Intestine (Colon)

The colon or large intestine is a key part of the digestive system. Here are its structural details:

The colon is 5 feet long and divided into several parts:

• Cecum: It is the beginning of the colon, where the small intestine empties the digested food. 
• Ascending colon: This part travels upward on your abdomen’s right side.
• Transverse colon: It runs across the abdomen from left to right.
• Descending colon: This portion of the colon runs down on the left side.
• Sigmoid colon: This is the S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum, leading to the anus through which feces are expelled.

Diverticula:

Diverticula, the small pouches, are most commonly found in the sigmoid colon, but can also develop anywhere else in the colon. They form when the inside lining of the intestine pushes into weak spots in the outer wall.

Understanding this anatomy is crucial to diagnosing and treating diverticula.

The table below presents the various types of diverticulectomy surgery:

Choosing the types of surgery is done on the basis of the severity of the disease, the surgeon’s expertise, and the overall health and preferences of the patient.