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Is general anesthesia used for colon resection?

I need to have a colon resection. Is general anesthesia used for colon resection?

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: Resections are done under general anesthesia.
A colon resection requires the patient to be completely paralyzed for this reason you will need to be intubated (put on a breathing machine) and undergo general anesthesia.
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Yes, most Surgical procedures involving the abdomen require general anesthesia. Cutting through muscles and fascia and organs, is extremely painful.
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