Small Bowel Resection for Perforation & Obstruction in Noida
When a segment of small intestine is perforated, blocked, twisted or gangrenous, it must be removed and the healthy ends rejoined — often as an emergency. Dr Manoj Gupta's team operates round the clock at Yatharth Hospital for perforation peritonitis (typhoid, tuberculosis, trauma, ulcers), intestinal obstruction from adhesions or hernia, mesenteric ischaemia, Crohn's strictures and small bowel tumours.
Perforation peritonitis
A hole in the intestine spills contents into the abdomen and causes life-threatening infection. After rapid resuscitation with fluids and antibiotics, the perforated segment is resected or repaired, the abdomen is washed thoroughly, and the bowel is rejoined — or, if the patient is very sick, brought out temporarily as a stoma and reversed later.
Intestinal obstruction
Adhesions from previous surgery, hernias, twists (volvulus) and tumours block the bowel. Many adhesive obstructions settle with a nasogastric tube and fluids; those that don't, or that show signs of strangulation, need surgery to release or resect the affected loop. Laparoscopic adhesiolysis is possible in selected cases.
Recovery and stoma reversal
Patients are mobilised early and fed as soon as the bowel wakes up, usually within 2–4 days. If a temporary stoma was needed, it is reversed after 8–12 weeks once the patient has recovered fully.
Why choose Dr Manoj Gupta for small bowel resection
- Senior Director & Head of Robotic and Laparoscopic GI Surgery at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital — full robotic suite, liver ICU and 24×7 emergency team.
- Trained where the difficult cases go: DNB in GI Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, liver transplant fellowships at Apollo and Ganga Ram.
- 500+ liver transplants — the bleeding control and bile-duct skills that make every abdominal operation safer.
- Straight answers. Dr Gupta reviews your scans himself and only recommends surgery when it will help.
Questions about small bowel resection
Can I live normally after part of the small intestine is removed?
Yes. The small intestine is about 6 metres long and adapts well; removing even a couple of metres rarely affects nutrition. Very extensive resections are managed with dietary planning.
How urgent is surgery for perforation?
Immediately — every hour of delay increases the risk of septic shock. If you have sudden severe abdominal pain with a rigid abdomen, go to the emergency department at once.
Other procedures
Not sure if you need surgery? Ask first.
Bring your reports for a clear, honest opinion. Same-day and evening appointments available.