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5-455.61:

Incision, excision, resection and anastomosis of small and large intestine: Partial resection of the large intestine: Resection of colon descendens with left flexure [left hemicolectomy]: Open surgical with anastomosis

The junction of the transversal part of your large intestine with the descending part of your large intestine and the descending part of your large intestine have been surgically removed.

The large intestine (colon) is like an upside down U in the abdomen. The first part lies in the lower right corner of the abdomen. Then it continues upwards and runs across from right to left. Then it descends again. There then follows an S-shaped part located on the bottom left side of the abdomen, which then merges into the rectum. The rectum is the last section of the large intestine (colon). In the colon, water and salts are taken from the bolus. The stool is then excreted via the rectum.

An incision was made in your abdomen and a part of your intestine was removed through this. The two ends of your intestine were then sewn together.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).