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Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD is a general surgeon in Hendersonville, NC specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION and UNC Health Pardee.
UNC Health Pardee
Colectomy (Colon Resection)
Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.
A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.
After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:
An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.
Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.
A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD graduated from University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is certified by the Colon and Rectal Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis
Board Certification: Colon and Rectal Surgery, Board Certified
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), CVS Health Individual and Exchange Plans (HIX and ACA) (except for Urgent Care), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hendersonville, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Coen Laurens Klos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$14,382
Da Vinci Surgical System $11,382 |
DAVINCI XI $3,000 |
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$118
STRATAFIX $118 |
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$35
GATTEX $35 |
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$11
Restrata Wound Matrix $11 |
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$4
$4 |
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| $1,222 | |
| $328 |
Dr. Coen Klos is a specialist in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. His areas of expertise include rectal cancer, colectomy (colon resection), and colon cancer. He is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. Dr. Klos is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Coventry, Group Health Plan (GHP), and CHAMPVA. He has an open panel in Hendersonville, NC according to UNC Health. Dr. Klos attended the University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis.
