Surgical Treatment Of Rectum Cancer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1. What is rectum cancer?

Rectum cancer is a disease where abnormal cells grow quickly in the rectum and damage healthy tissue.

2. How is rectum cancer different from colon cancer?

Rectum cancer usually spreads faster than colon cancer.

3. Who can have rectum cancer surgery?

People diagnosed with rectum cancer after medical tests are suitable for surgery.

4. What increases the risk of rectum cancer?

Family history, intestinal polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, smoking, alcohol and eating too much red meat can increase the risk.

5. What are the common symptoms of rectum cancer?

Symptoms may include bleeding during stool, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and fatigue.

6. How is rectum cancer diagnosed?

Doctors use tests such as colonoscopy, MRI, CT scan, blood tests and tumor markers to confirm the diagnosis.

7. How is rectum cancer surgery performed?

The surgeon removes the cancerous part of the rectum and nearby lymph nodes. Sometimes part or all the rectum is removed.

8. What is an anastomosis?

It is the connection made between the large intestine and the anus after the rectum is removed.

9. When is colostomy needed?

A colostomy is needed if the rectum or anus cannot be reconnected. The instestine is brought to the abdominal wall to collect stool in a bag.

10. Is robotic surgery available in Turkey?

Yes. Robotic Da Vinci surgery is offered in many hospitals and allows faster recovery.

11. Will I need chemotherapy or radiotherapy after surgery?

Many patients need additional treatments to reduce the risk of cancer returning.

12. How long does full recovery take?

Complete recovery may take 3 to 12 months.

13. What care is needed after surgery?

Patients should keep incisions clean, avoid heavy lifting, follow diet advice and take medicines correctly.

14. How do I care for a colostomy bag?

Your doctor or nurse will teach you how to clean and change the bag safely.

15. Why do patients choose Turkey for rectum cancer surgery?

Turkey offers experienced surgeons, modern hospitals, advanced technology and more affordable prices.

16. How much does rectum cancer surgery cost in Turkey?

The cost changes depending on the hospital, surgeon, surgery type and patients condition.