how many types of surgery are there for the treatment of colorectal cancer?

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1. doctorjo says:

   June 30, 2009 at 2:34 pm

   There are many different types of surgery and different names for the operations. However the two main procedures are:
   partial removal of the large bowel with rejoining of the two ends of bowel so that bowel function is normal

   partial removal of the large bowel without rejoining of the two ends of bowel. This leaves a stoma (opening) on the abdominal wall that is fitted with a bag to collect waste and the lower end of the bowel is just sewn over leaving a stump at the rectum. This sort of operation is sometimes done initially and then the two ends are rejoined at a later date.

   Hope this helps!
2. NEEDTOKNOW says:

   June 30, 2009 at 2:34 pm

   there are about 4 kinds of surgery….illleum,general,invasive,and the one where they(the surgeon)removes the whole colon…it all depends on what your problem is…..all the best to you…..