We have helped pioneer procedures such as transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) and transanal minimally-invasive surgery (TAMIS ... that maximizes cancer outcomes as well as function and quality of ...

But in some cases, a rectal tumor is too close to the muscle to save it. In that case, you’ll need a colostomy. It’s rare to need a colostomy after colon cancer surgery. But about 1 in 8 ...

A qualitative study of surgeon-patient communication in the rectal cancer consultations,” published in the November 2024 ...

Our Colorectal Surgery Program at Baylor St. Luke’s has been ranked nationally at #41 (gastroenterology and GI surgery) with cancer and colon cancer surgery ranking as a high performing in the 2024 ...

So, in a sense, rectal cancer is worse, because it's very low ... you need radiation as well as chemotherapy after the surgery, or even before the surgery. A lot of surgeons these days like ...

Understanding Robotic Surgery: Surgical intervention remains a cornerstone of colorectal cancer treatment. In recent years, robotic surgery has emerged as a promising approach, offering potential ...

Bowel cancer can start in the large bowel (colon cancer) or the back passage (rectal cancer). Your treatment depends ... your general health and level of fitness Most people have surgery for colon ...