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Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Surgery

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Surgical removal of the tumor ("resection") along with any affected surrounding tissue is the standard initial treatment for potentially curable colorectal cancers (cancers that have not spread beyond the colon or lymph nodes). Drug therapy, radiation, or both are often used for advanced cancers and are continuously being tested with surgery in different combinations and sequences.

Although choosing a qualified surgeon is critical, choosing a hospital experienced in procedures is also impo...

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Expert & Community Posts

Erectile Dysfunction Following Surgery: Ask the Expert

By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...a major operation. The physical appearance of a colostomy (this is a bag to collect stool after... Read more »

Question and Answer with Dr. Eisner

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...heading towards surgery. I would like to avoid a colostomy bag, and my potential surgeon... Read more »

Introducing Dr. Todd Eisner

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...alllow removal of the colon without the need for a colostomy bag. Crohn's disease, on the other... Read more »

14 Questions To Ask A Surgeon BEFORE Surgery

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

... 1. What are the risks and potential complications of this procedure? 2. ... Read more »

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Volvulus: childhood

...lack of blood flow), it is removed and the ends of the bowels sewn back together, or used to form a colostomy or ileostomy (tube to the outside through which bowel contents can be removed -- the... Read more »

Treatment of intestinal ischemia and infarction

...intestine that has died is removed, and the healthy remaining ends of bowel reconnected. In some cases, a colostomy or ileostomy is necessary. Blockage of arteries supplying the intestine is... Read more »

Gastrointestinal perforation

...repair the hole (perforation). Occasionally, a small part of the intestine must be removed. A temporary colostomy or ileostomy may be needed. In rare cases, antibiotics alone can be used to... Read more »

Mesenteric venous thrombosis

...and symptoms of peritonitis, surgery is usually needed to remove intestine. At times, an ileostomy or colostomy may be necessary. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) How... Read more »

Colon and Rectal Cancers: Radiation Treatment

...sometimes used to preserve sphincter-muscle function and reduce the chance that a patient will require a colostomy. Furthermore, some studies suggest that the use of radiation before surgery... Read more »

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