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Bookmark or Share- Surgery for Colon Cancer - American Cancer SocietySurgery is often the main treatment for early-stage colon cancers. The type of surgery used depends on the stage (extent) of the cancer, where it is in the colon, and the goal of the surgery.
- What Is a Bowel Resection? - WebMDA bowel resection is a surgery to remove any part of the bowel. This includes the small intestine, large intestine, or rectum. Doctors use it to treat diseases and blockages of the large...
- Colorectal Surgery: What It Is, How To Prepare, Recovery - Verywell HealthColorectal surgery is a blanket term used to describe a number of surgeries that fix problems the lower gut. This can include organs such as the bowel, colon, rectum, anus. You could need colorectal to help treat a condition like Crohn's disease, or in hopes of curing colon cancer. Learn more about the surgeries included in this category.
- Colon and Rectal Surgery - Overview - Mayo ClinicColon and rectal surgeons at Mayo Clinic have completed training in general surgery as well as advanced training in the treatment of colon and rectal problems. They treat hundreds of gastrointestinal conditions and have particular expertise in: Colon and rectal cancer and colon polyps; Inflammatory bowel disease — Crohn's disease and ...
- Colectomy (Colon Resection Surgery): Definition & ProcedureIt’s also called colon resection surgery. You may need a colectomy if part or all of your colon has stopped working, or if it has an incurable condition that endangers other parts. Common reasons include colon cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases.
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