Overview
This is surgery to remove cancerous tissue from the rectum.
General Information
- Organ involved: Rectum
- Purpose: Remove tumor, prevent spread
- Duration: 2–4 hours
- Hospital stay: 5–7 days
- Anesthesia: General
- Recovery: 6–8 weeks
Why it’s done
- Diagnosed rectal cancer
- Tumor bleeding or obstruction
Types of Surgery
- LAR (if upper/mid rectum)
- APR (if lower rectum)
- May need colostomy
Before Surgery
- Radiation or chemo may be needed before
- Bowel prep
- Imaging and staging