Colorectal Surgery

1. 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 include: ● 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.

2. Who Might Need Colorectal Surgery? Colorectal surgery is used for patients with certain noncancerous conditions too. Reasons include: ● 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: ● 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: ● Monitored for any signs of complications from the procedure.

3. ● 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: ● 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.