Specialised surgical planning for colon and rectal cancers, including laparoscopic surgery in selected patients from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Tricity.
Colorectal cancer develops in the colon or rectum, which together form the large intestine. Surgery is a central part of treatment for many localised and selected locally advanced colorectal cancers.
The operation depends on tumour location, cancer stage, lymph-node involvement, distance from the anal sphincter, patient fitness and response to treatment received before surgery.
Dr. Vijay Bansal provides personalised planning for colon and rectal cancers, including open and laparoscopic approaches where appropriate.
Accurate staging is especially important in rectal cancer because the sequence of treatment may change.
Direct evaluation of the colon and rectum with biopsy of suspicious areas.
Histopathology confirms the diagnosis and cancer type.
Assesses local and distant disease spread.
Provides detailed staging information for rectal cancer.
Supports baseline assessment and follow-up planning.
Evaluates medical and anaesthetic readiness for surgery.
Colon cancer surgery generally involves removing the affected part of the large intestine together with its blood supply and nearby lymph nodes. The healthy bowel ends are usually rejoined when medically appropriate.
Rectal cancer surgery requires detailed planning because the tumour lies close to the anal sphincter, urinary organs, pelvic nerves and other important structures.
Selected patients may benefit from a laparoscopic approach without compromising cancer-surgery principles.
Assess tumour site, stage, imaging and previous treatment.
Compare open and laparoscopic options based on safety and oncological suitability.
Remove the affected bowel segment and relevant lymph nodes.
Coordinate pathology review, bowel recovery and further treatment.
Colorectal surgery planning considers cancer clearance, bowel continuity, sphincter preservation, nutritional status and the patient's long-term quality of life.
Both are colorectal cancers, but their surgical and radiation treatment can differ because the colon and rectum have different anatomy.
Selected colon and rectal cancers may be treated laparoscopically after assessment of tumour stage, location, previous surgery and patient fitness.
Not every patient requires a stoma. The need may be temporary or permanent and depends on tumour location, the type of operation and surgical safety.
Some rectal cancer patients may need chemotherapy or radiation before surgery, while many colon cancers are treated with surgery first.
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