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Upper Intestine Removal - Laparoscopic

Procedure Overview

This surgery uses small instruments and a camera to remove a section of the small bowel through several small cuts in the abdomen. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before surgery and 2 visits after surgery.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 39,597

Florida State Average

51,287

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Upper Intestine Removal - Laparoscopic

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation

A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms

NATIONAL

$ 300

State ()

NA

STEP 2
CT Scan With Dye - Abdomen

Special x-ray images of the upper abdomen, made after you receive a dye that helps highlight the organs

NATIONAL

$ 1,113

State ()

NA

STEP 3
Partial Removal of Small Intestines

Surgery that uses small medical instruments and a camera to remove a piece of the small intestines

NATIONAL

$ 37,961

State ()

NA

STEP 4
Follow-up Office Visit

Two doctor checkups after your surgery

NATIONAL

$ 223

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 39,597

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

You will receive general anesthesia at the time of your surgery. This will make you asleep and pain-free.

  • You will have three to five small cuts in your lower belly. The surgeon will pass a camera and medical instruments through these cuts.
  • You may also have a cut of about 2 to 3 inches if your surgeon needs to put a hand inside your belly to feel the intestine or remove the diseased segment.
  • Your belly will be filled with gas to expand it. This makes it easy for the surgeon to see and work.
  • If there is enough healthy small intestine left, your surgeon will sew or staple the healthy ends of the small intestine back together. Most patients have this done.
  • If you do not have enough healthy small intestine to reconnect, your surgeon will make an opening called a stoma through the skin of your belly. Your small intestine will be attached to the outer wall of your belly. Stool will go through the stoma into a drainage bag outside your body. This is called an ileostomy. The ileostomy may be either  short-term or permanent.

If you have laparoscopic surgery: Your surgeon may also look at lymph nodes and other organs in your belly area. Before surgery, the surgeon will talk with you about the possible need to remove other organs. This surgery usually takes 1 to 4 hours.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • It may take several weeks for you to get back to your normal activities. Ask your doctor if there are activities you should not do.
  • Start by taking short walks.
  • Increase your activity slowly. DO NOT push yourself too hard.
  • Your doctor will give you pain medicines to take at home.
  • If you are taking pain medicines 3 or 4 times a day, take them at the same times each day for 3 to 4 days. They control pain better this way.
  • DO NOT drive or use other heavy machines if you are taking narcotic pain medicines. These medicines may make you drowsy and slow your reaction time.
  • Try getting up and moving around if you are having pain in your belly.
  • Press a pillow over your incision when you need to cough or sneeze. This helps ease pain.
  • Ask your doctor when you should begin taking your regular medicines again after surgery.
  • Ask your health care provider when you can shower or soak in a bathtub.
  • It is ok if the Steri-Strips get wet. DO NOT soak or scrub them.
  • Keep your wound dry at all other times.
  • The Steri-Strips will fall off on their own after a week or two.
  • If you have a dressing, your doctor will tell you how often to change it and when you can stop using it.
  • Your doctor will tell you when to start cleaning your wound daily with soap and water. Look carefully for any changes to the wound as you do this.
  • Pat your wound dry. DO NOT rub it dry.
  • Ask your doctor before putting any lotion, cream, or herbal remedy on your wound.
  • DO NOT wear tight clothing that rubs against your wound while it is healing. Use a thin gauze pad over it to protect it if needed.
  • If you have an ileostomy, follow care instructions from your provider.
  • Space out your small meals. Wait the same amount of time between each one.
  • Add new foods back into your diet slowly, one or two at a time.
  • Try to eat protein every day.
  • Try to get up and walk around more. Being more active can help.
  • If you can, take less of the pain medicines your doctor gave you. They can make you constipated.
  • You may use stool softeners if your doctor tells you it is okay.
  • Ask your doctor if you can take milk of magnesia or magnesium citrate. DO NOT take any laxatives without asking your doctor first.
  • Ask your doctor if it is ok to eat foods that contain a lot of fiber or take psyllium (Metamucil).

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • What are the risks associated with a removal of some of the large intestines?
  • How soon after surgery can I resume my normal diet and daily activities?

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