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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.

Preparation

It is important to have physical examination firstly. After the physical examination the surgery will be planned. There are pre-operative examinations to observing cancer stages and spreading. After the planning of surgery, the first step is learning of patient’s medical record, then the following steps are such as blood tests, ECG (Electrocardiography), Chest X-ray, Abdominal Ultrasound, Colonoscopy, Rectoscopy, Tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9), Endorectal Ultrasound , Tomography (Thorax and abdomen), Pelvic MRI (diffusion), PET Scan, Epigenetic tests, gene mutation tests and anesthesiologist consultation.
According to the patient’s medical record, surgeon may ask for additional tests and examinations from different branches.
The main aims of pre-operative examinations are evaluate the patient’s risk and maitain patient’s health condition.

Anesthesia

General anesthesia which is numbing whole body and put patient to sleep is preffered for this surgery.

Rectum Cancer Operation Techniques

Rectum cancer surgery can be performed as normal surgery or robotic surgery. The choice of the method to be applied is decided by the doctor according to the condition of the patient and cancer.
Rectum cancer surgery is performed anally or laparoscopically. The primary purpose of this surgery is to remove cancerous tissues and surrounding lymph nodes. After these procedures, part or all of the rectum can be removed. After the rectum is removed, one end of the large intestine is connected to the anus to perform an anastomosis. In some cases, it can be removed in the anus along with the rectum. In this case, the end of the intestine is removed from the abdominal wall and a colostomy is opened. If the cancer has spread to surrounding organs, surgical intervention may be performed or removed on the organs affected by the cancer. If the peritoneum is also affected by cancer, the peritoneum can be removed and hot chemotherapy is administered to kill unseen cancer cells. If hot chemotherapy is applied, the surgery may take 7 hours. The surgery is terminated after the surgical interventions are completed.
Robotic Da Vinci Rectum Cancer Surgery is a closed surgery. It is performed by placing robotic surgery materials through small incisions without opening the abdominal wall. The doctor manages these robotic surgery equipment from the computerized console. The surgical procedure applied is still the same. Cancerous tissues and lymph nodes are removed along with the rectum. Although the same procedures are applied as in normal surgery, recovery is faster in robotic surgery. The surgery is terminated after the necessary surgical procedures are performed.

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.

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