Can I have surgery if I have a bowel obstruction when I have diabetes complications?

Question
Hello doctor,
My father is now suffering from complications due to diabetes, his current health is weak, 3-4 days today he did not urinate, could not defecate. Stomach distended, limbs sad, pain pulls continuously. The doctor said that he had an intestinal obstruction that required surgery, but his father's current health is very weak. So the doctor asked me if I have a bowel obstruction when I have diabetes complications, can I have surgery? Will surgery have any effect sir? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Trang (1992)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thai Binh - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Can I have surgery if I have a bowel obstruction when I have diabetes complications? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Based on the information you provided, the doctor examined and ordered surgery, while your father has diabetes and his health is weak, so you are worried.
Although surgery in a person with diabetes may have a higher rate of complications than usual, but in cases where surgery is required, doctors will adjust the treatment in nutrition and blood sugar accordingly. before, during and after surgery to minimize possible complications.
In addition, with the qualifications of an experienced and skilled surgeon and anesthesiologist, it is still possible to operate on your father safely and minimize complications during and after surgery.
Therefore, you should take your father to see a doctor to be examined and do the necessary tests and investigations to accurately diagnose your father's disease and devise the most effective treatment plan for him. Friend.
If you still have questions about bowel obstruction, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!