Overview
Surgery on the rectum is done to treat rectal cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases.
General Information
- Organ involved: Rectum (last part of large intestine)
- Purpose: Cancer, polyps, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis
- Duration: 2–4 hours
- Hospital stay: 5–7 days
- Anesthesia: General
- Recovery: 6–8 weeks
Why it’s done
- Rectal cancer
- Severe inflammation or bleeding
- Polyps or rectal prolapse
Types of Surgery
- Low Anterior Resection (LAR)
- Abdominoperineal Resection (APR)
- Transanal removal (for small tumors)
Before Surgery
- Bowel prep
- Stop blood thinners
- May require stoma education