At one time, colon resection surgery was a major surgery that required a hospital stay of 6-7 days. Now with the advancement of robotic surgery, colon resection surgery is considered minimally invasive with the average length of stay being 2-3 days. Dr. Robert McAuley explains what colon resection surgery is and why some patients need this surgery. By having a minimally invasive approach, a patient has less pain which results in a shorter recovery time. | Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Missis