Colorectal Surgery

ColorectColorectal Surgery
What Is Colorectal Surgery?
Colorectal surgery treats issues of the intestines. Your intestines enable your body
absorb nutrients from food and process waste. When you have a colorectal
condition, it can affect your ability to use the bathroom. Your symptoms may make
it difficult or uncomfortable to complete routine tasks and activities. Surgery can
help you feel better.
Types of Colorectal Surgery:
Depending on the specific area and extent of colorectal cancer, surgical options
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Colonoscopy to remove early-stage cancers/polyps. During
procedures used to examine the colon, precancerous polyps (abnormal
tissue growths) and small cancers are removed.
Laparoscopy (minimally invasive). Surgery uses smaller cuts through
which a tiny camera and instruments are used to remove the tumor.
Robotic surgery (minimally invasive). Surgical systems with 3D
capability allow more precision than hands-on procedures.
Laparotomy (open surgery). Surgery is done through an incision in the
abdominal area, often to remove larger tumors and surrounding tissue.

Who Might Need Colorectal Surgery?
Colorectal surgery is used for patients with certain noncancerous conditions too.
Reasons include:
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Colorectal cancer. Surgery is the primary treatment for curable
colorectal cancer.
Large polyps. A polyp is a growth in the colon or rectum.
Diverticular disease. Diverticulosis, or diverticulitis, involves small sacs
or bulges called diverticula that form in the colon. Complications from
diverticulosis, such as infections or bleeding, may require surgery.
Inflammatory bowel disease. Complications from IBD, such as
ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease may require surgery.
Volvulus. Abnormal twisting of the intestines can dangerously restrict
blood supply to the colon.
Ostomy reversal. Surgery is used to reattach the colon to the rectum or
anus and close off the temporary ostomy.
Dr. Pinak Dasgupta conduct minimally invasive and complex revisional surgeries
of the lowest part of the digestive tract. Our team treats both cancerous and
noncancerous conditions of the:
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Bowel, the small tubing that joins the stomach to the colon and absorbs
nutrients
Colon, the large tube between the bowel and rectum that stores,
processes and removes waste from the body
Rectum, the pocket at the end of the colon that temporarily holds waste
until it’s time to empty
Anus, the sphincter at the end of the rectum that allows waste to pass
out of the body
Life After Colorectal Surgery:
You’ll spend a few days recovering in the hospital before you’re discharged. It
might be two days or up to a week, depending on what kind of operation you had
and how you are doing. During this time, you’ll be:
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Monitored for any signs of complications from the procedure.

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Gradually weaned from your pain medication.
Fed with a liquid diet or soft diet.
Waiting for your bowels to begin functioning again.
You’ll also receive counseling on how to take care of yourself when you get home.
This may include:
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Wound care
Ostomy care
Dietary advice
Talk To Dr. Pinak Dasgupta:
Dr. Pinak Dasgupta and their team has a dedicated and caring approach and will
seek to find you the earliest appointment possible with one of lthe best colorectal
surgeon in Chennai – Dr. Pinak Dasgupta for your needs. For more information
about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with the
best gastro care clinic in Chennai. Call us on 8811091676.