Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery

Expert, personalised surgery within multidisciplinary cancer care

Surgery is one of the principal treatments for cancers affecting the colon and rectum. Its purpose is to remove the tumour together with an appropriate margin of healthy tissue and nearby lymph nodes.

The exact operation depends on the cancer’s location, size and stage, as well as your general health. Where clinically appropriate, minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic techniques may be considered.

Treatment is planned within a multidisciplinary team and may also involve chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Your surgeon will explain the proposed operation, potential impact on bowel function, possibility of a temporary or permanent stoma and expected recovery.

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