Surgical treatment of colorectal cancer

Surgical removal of the lesion in patients with colorectal cancer is the main method of treating colorectal cancer, which can effectively achieve the purpose of treating colorectal cancer. So what are the common surgical methods for treating colorectal cancer? The following will tell you about the common surgical methods for treating colorectal cancer.

In general, common surgical treatments for colorectal cancer include:

1. Laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer: With the improvement of laparoscopic technology and instruments, laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer is developing continuously. This surgical method for treating colorectal cancer is to separate the intestine, clear the lymph nodes, and remove the tumor by operating instruments under a TV monitor. The operation field is magnified and clear, the lymph node clearance is more thorough, the abdominal cavity is less disturbed, and there is no need to touch or squeeze the tumor during the operation. The application of ultrasonic knife makes the wound surface bleed very little. Follow-up of large-scale cases abroad shows that laparoscopy and traditional surgery are reported to be superior to traditional surgery in terms of tumor recurrence, distant metastasis, and five-year survival rate. The operation has small trauma, small incision, beautiful appearance, mild postoperative pain, and small surgical emergency response. Analgesics are often not needed or reduced, recovery is fast, and eating is early. Generally, the gas is exhausted and the gastric tube is removed on the first day after surgery. The incidence of postoperative complications is low. More importantly, it buys precious time for the patient's follow-up treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, etc.). It is welcomed by the majority of patients and their families. This method of treating colorectal cancer is suitable for colorectal cancer located in various parts of the body.

2. Local resection: This surgical method for treating colorectal cancer is suitable for early stage rectal cancer with small tumor, limited to mucosa or submucosa, and high degree of differentiation. The main methods for treating colorectal cancer are transanal local resection and posterior sacral local resection. For those limited to mucosa, endoscopic mucosal resection (ESD) can also be performed.

The above is an introduction to the common surgical treatment methods for colorectal cancer. I believe everyone has some understanding of this. Patients should choose the method of colorectal cancer treatment that suits them according to their actual condition and should not choose blindly.