Treatment for Rectal Cancer – Abdominoperineal Resection Procedure, Anterior Resection Surgery
What is Abdominoperineal resection procedure?
The abdominoperineal resection procedure is used to treat anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon tumours. During the procedure, all three are removed.
Why is anterior resection
performed?
Anterior resection is used to treat rectal cancer. The cancer-affected section of the rectum is excised during surgery, and the remaining portion is connected to the colon.
How to prepare for the
surgery?
A full physical examination will be recommended by the doctor prior to the treatment to rule out any potential issues that must be addressed before the procedure.
Following the surgery, the doctor will inform the patient if a’stoma’ is required.
A stoma is an opening in the abdominal wall created by a surgeon during surgery to allow waste to exit the body, which is difficult if the rectum is blocked.
The waste from the stoma is collected in the colostomy bag.
What are the symptoms of
rectal cancer?
The symptoms of rectal cancer are as follows:
- Dark color or bright red stools
- Sudden and unexplained weight loss
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue and weakness
- Diarrhea