What to Expect

Patient Information about Major Colorectal Surgery

It is natural to have many concerns and questions about "major surgery". We feel that the more you know about the process, the less you will worry about the steps necessary to return you to a state of good health. The following are some general guidelines which we hope will help you understand the steps in this process. 

Preparing for your first clinic visit

• Your first clinic visit - what to bring & what to expect 

Preparing for your surgery & hospital stay

• Preparing for surgery
• Day of surgery

Outpatient Surgery (Same day surgery)

• Going home (outpatient discharge)

Inpatient Surgery

• Post operative days at Hospital
• Going home (inpatient discharge)