Typical recommendations for pre-operative care may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- CT Scan with PO and IV contrast.
- Cardiopulmonary evaluation as needed.
- Anesthesiology consultation as needed.
- Nothing by mouth for 6 hours before surgery.
- Prophylactic antibiotics for patients with comorbidities such as heart disease, diabetes, previous history of colon or bowel surgery.
- BMI greater than 40 and smoking are relative contraindications.