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Surgical Treatment Of Rectum Cancer
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Surgical Treatment Of Rectum Cancer In Turkey
Turkey offers high-quality treatment services with competent and expert Proctologist in the field of Proctology. Treatments of common rectal disorders are caried out with advanced technology in hospitals and clinics with high standards. As Prospero Medical, we brought together a team who are specially trained experts and leading in different rectal diseases operation in Turkey to offer advanced care and treatments.
The rectum is the part where the large intestine connects to the anus. Rectum cancer is a type of cancer that spreads uncontrollably in the rectum and destroys the structure of rectal cells. The rate of spread of rectal cancer is faster than colon cancer.
Surgical treatment is recommended for rectal cancer. This operation, performed under general anesthesia, takes between 2 and 4 hours.
Who Are The Eligible Candidates For Rectum Cancer Operation?
Causes of rectal cancer include a family history of colon cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases, alcohol and cigarette consumption, heavy consumption of red meat and fat, intestinal polyps and colon cancer.
Symptoms of rectal cancer include constipation and diarrhea, difficulty in defecation, bleeding during defecation, thinning of the stool membrane, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, a lump felt in the abdomen, pain in the hip bone, anemia, loss of appetite and fatigue.
After the necessary examinations are performed, individuals diagnosed with rectal cancer are deemed suitable for rectal cancer surgery.
After the necessary examinations are performed, individuals diagnosed with rectum cancer are deemed suitable for rectum cancer surgery.
How Is Rectum Cancer Operation Performed?
In rectum surgery, cancer and lymph nodes are removed along with the rectum. This surgery, which takes between 2 and 4 hours, is performed under general anesthesia.
Recovery From Rectum Cancer Operation
Patients stay at the hospital between 7 or 10 days after the operation. After returning home, patients should dress as recommended by their doctor. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are generally recommended to patients after surgery.
Patients may experience problems with defecation after surgery, but if this situation persists for a long time, patients are given additional treatment.
Patients are asked to continue their daily activities and move in a way that does not tire them out after this surgery. At the same time, patients should definitely regulate their nutrition along with the recommended treatments.
They should not neglect doctor follow-ups, colonoscopy, imaging tests and tumor marker tests after the surgery.
If a colostomy bag is placed, the doctor explains how to keep the colostomy clean and how to change it. The doctor will tell you how long the colostomy will remain, but in some patients the colostomy must be used for life.
Total recovery after surgery takes between 3 and 12 months.
Post-operative Key Points Of Rectum Cancer Operation
• Correct use of prescribed medicines
• Ensuring the hygiene of the colostomy bag
• Avoid heavy lifting for 3 months
• Stay away from smoking, gum and alcohol
• Diet should be improved and nutritional guidelines should be followed after colon surgery
• Postoperative treatment (Chemotherapy or radiation therapy) recommended by the doctor should be started
• Keeping cleand and dry of incisions
Benefits Of Rectum Cancer Operation In Turkey
The main treatment for rectal cancer is surgery. By surgical method, tumor tissues can be removed from the body and cleaned. In this way, the spread of cancer is prevented. After surgery, patients receive radiotherapy and chemotherapy to increase the effect of surgery. Patients can be cured of rectum cancer.
How Does Rectum Cancer Surgery Cost In Turkey?
The Rectum Cancer Operation cost is varying depending on the healthcare provider, surgeon’s experiences, surgery method, situation of disorders and location where surgery is performed.
As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Rectum Cancer Operation in Turkey. For learning more about the Rectum Cancer Operation in Turkey, you can request us a free quote.
