How to prevent complications after colorectal cancer surgery

There are some typical symptoms for patients with colorectal cancer, among which the most common symptoms are bleeding during bowel movements; changes in bowel habits, such as new constipation or persistent diarrhea; abdominal pain and unexplained weight loss may be manifestations of cancer progression. Colorectal cancer requires surgery, so how can postoperative complications of colorectal cancer be prevented?

1. Stoma stenosis: To prevent stoma stenosis, perform anal dilation once a day after the stoma sutures are removed. At the same time, observe the patient for symptoms of intestinal obstruction such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, and cessation of flatulence and defecation.
2. Stoma necrosis and infection: Observe the stoma intestinal mucosa for any abnormal conditions such as darkening, purple or redness, swelling, heat, or pain.
3. Urinary retention: Radical surgery for intestinal cancer can easily damage the sacral nerves or cause bladder retroversion, which can lead to urinary retention. Starting from 57 days after surgery, the catheter should be clamped and opened every 34 hours to train the bladder contraction function and observe whether the patient's urination and urine output are normal. Generally, the catheter can be removed about 10 days after surgery. If urinary retention occurs, induced urination and external acupuncture therapy can be performed. If ineffective, catheterization can be performed.
Above we have explained the prevention and treatment of complications after surgery for colorectal cancer, but we have to admit that in modern society, if we want to treat colorectal cancer, we need to provide good care before and after surgery, as well as care for complications, but we should also give the best psychological care to colorectal cancer patients with artificial anuses.