Doctor explains Bowel Cancer Surgery | Types, methods, stomas and more

Dr O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about bowel (colon) cancer surgery, including the different types of surgery (partial resection, hemi-colectomy, total colectomy) plus the methods for surgery (open surgery, laparoscopic key-hole surgery and robotic surgery). He also explains key things you should be aware of before you surgery and questions to ask your surgeon.
Local resection - Typically, this surgery is for small, early stage cancers and with this type of surgery your surgeon removes the cancer from the bowel lining, along with a border of healthy tissue (which is medically called the 'margin').
Hemi-colectomy - Surgery to remove just part of the colon is called a hemicolectomy or partial colectomy.
Total colectomy On the other hand, surgery to remove the whole of the large bowel is called a total colectomy.
See more about Mr ColitisCrohns and Stoma charities to be aware of in the further resources section. Plus further resources about bowel (colon) cancer.
Always discuss the risks and benefits of surgery with your surgeon.
Symptoms of colon cancer:
Many people with colon (bowel) cancer don't have symptoms at first. When symptoms appear, they'll likely depend on the cancer's size and where it is in the large intestine.
Symptoms of colon cancer can include:
- A change in bowel habits, such as more frequent diarrhea or constipation.
- Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool.
- Ongoing discomfort in the belly area, such as cramps, gas or pain.
- A feeling that the bowel doesn't empty all the way during a bowel movement.
- Weakness or tiredness.
- Losing weight without trying.
CONTENT AND TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Partial resection for colon cancer
01:43 - Hemi and total colectomy
02:15 - Stomas (ileostomy and colostomy)
04:07 - Living with a stoma
05:35 - Methods for surgery (open surgery, key hole surgery)
07:05 - Robotic Surgery
RESOURCES:
Mr ColitisCrohns (information on living with a stoma): / @mrcolitiscrohns
Stoma Charities:
www.colostomyuk.org
iasupport.org
Information on colon cancer:
Mayo Clinic (USA): www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...
Bowel cancer (NHS): www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-c...
Cancer research UK - type of surgery: www.cancerresearchuk.org/abou...
If you are concerned about anything related to your health, see your own health provider.
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[@JIMKATSANIDIS]

Great video, extremely concise information, well presented! Many thanks for making and sharing this very helpful video, Dr. O'Donovan! Truly appreciated! 🙌❤👍

[@DoctorODonovan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marion3777]

Doctor O Donovan Thanks for explaining the different types of surgery and about stomas

[@DoctorODonovan]

You’re so welcome Marion. Hope
You’re having a great Wednesday

[@padmepadme]

Thank you dearly for explaining very well factors affecting the type of surgies, et al., that patients receive (and can choose if possible) for colon cancer. Very interesting and helpful.

[@DoctorODonovan]

You’re very welcome