Anastomosis

Anastomosis

An anastomosis is a surgical procedure performed to join two formerly distant structures in the human anatomy. It usually means a connection that is created between tubular structures, such as blood vessels or loops of intestine. An anastomosis may be naturally occurring or it may be created during...
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What are the benefits and risks of Anastomosis procedure?

The advantages of Anastomosis are: Establishes a connection between two parts that are otherwise branching or diverging. An anastomosis connecting an artery and a vein also creates an arteriovenous fistula as an access for haemodialysis.

How Is Anastomosis Done?

Preparation
Post Treatment
Treatment Procedure
  • Steps to take before the surgery


    Our doctors will review your medical records and history. You will need to share information about your medications, allergic reactions, and about your weight gain/loss. The doctor will do a physical examination of your abdomen. In addition, your expectations will be discussed in detail, so that you have a satisfactory outcome. You will also be advised to stop certain medicines and quit smoking. The doctor may prescribe new medications too.

Preparation
  • Steps to take before the surgery


    Our doctors will review your medical records and history. You will need to share information about your medications, allergic reactions, and about your weight gain/loss. The doctor will do a physical examination of your abdomen. In addition, your expectations will be discussed in detail, so that you have a satisfactory outcome. You will also be advised to stop certain medicines and quit smoking. The doctor may prescribe new medications too.

After the procedure The surgery usually requires a hospital stay of 7-10 days. An endoscope is used by the surgeon to closely monitor the surgery, and do it with better medical precision. Doctors will give antibiotics post the surgery.
  • What happens during the surgery?


    The surgery is done under general anaesthesia. Under complete abdominoplasty, the abdominal muscles are tightened by surgical statures. The excess skin and fat are removed. During the procedure, the excess fluid is also removed from the abdomen. Your navel will be put back into normal shape. Later, the surgical cuts are stitched and closed. The surgical wound is then dressed up. In partial abdominoplasty, the excess fat in the lower abdomen is treated. Under this procedure, a surgical incision is made above your pubic hairline, and the excess skin is removed. No muscle tightening is done, and even the naval is not repositioned.