Surgeon with laparoscope Institute of Laparoscopy Shreveport, Louisiana  318-221-4755
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  Tumors of small intestine (benign - such as lipomas; malignant - such as carcinoid, lymphoma, etc.)
  Treatment goals
 

Remove (resect) the diseased intestine

  Treatment
 
Remove intestines and reconnect the remaining intestines to restore normal continuity
  Procedure
 

laparoscopic small bowel resection

  Length of hospital stay
 
3 days
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS- None. COMPLICATIONS - Leakage at site of connection, or obstruction at the connected site.