my father has undergone laproscopic guided right hemicolectomy for tumor in colon Dr. have removed portion of large intestine effected,and also appendix with 14 lymphnodes.he is now recovering but having lot of constipation and also fluctuating sugar levels 120 to 280. he undergone surgery on 19.03.12 . pl advise
Hello and. As a surgeon, i understand your anxiety. After a right hemi-colectomy, the person is advised stool softeners routinely. This is to prevent constipation and cause any discomfort to patient. Mild laxatives are used, if response to the stool softeners isn't effective. The blood sugar is checked daily, and a strict control is kept. Fluids is a must. The blood sugar is controlled with insulin, in the perioperative period. The FBS and GRBS is charted, along with electrolytes, so recovery is quick. After discharge also, blood sugars are checked at regular intervals. HbA1C must be checked, before surgery and preferably kept below 6.5. Chat Doctor.  Manga.