Three methods of radical surgery for rectal cancer

Experts say that so far, the main method of treating rectal cancer is still surgical treatment of rectal cancer , and surgical treatments are divided into many types. Today we will talk about radical surgery for rectal cancer and the surgical treatment methods of rectal cancer.

Radical surgery for rectal cancer is divided into the following categories:

1. Abdominoperineal resection: This type of surgical treatment for rectal cancer involves the removal of the entire rectum and its adipose and lymphatic tissue in its fascia proper, most of the sigmoid colon and its mesentery and lymphatic tissue, pelvic floor peritoneum, rectal lateral ligaments and levator ani muscles, anal canal, skin around the anus, anal sphincter, and adipose and lymphatic tissue in the ischiorectal fossa. This surgery is thorough in removal and has a high cure rate.

2. Transanal endoscopic local excision (TEM): It is a new method of local excision of rectal cancer developed in recent years. The surgical indication is patients with T1N0M0. This operation is to perform a local extended excision of the local rectal tumor through an anoscope, using a method similar to surgical laparoscopy.

3. Anterior resection of rectal cancer: This type of surgical treatment for rectal cancer is mainly suitable for upper rectal tumors more than 12 cm away from the anal margin. The sigmoid colon and rectum are removed in the abdominal cavity. Its advantages are less traumatic, anal preservation and good function, and ideal results. This method is not suitable for patients with large tumors and a wide range of spread and infiltration of surrounding tissues. It is also clinically called low abdominal resection and extraperitoneal primary anastomosis.

I believe everyone has already understood the radical surgery for rectal cancer introduced by experts. Experts remind that if you are sick, you must seek medical treatment in time to avoid adverse consequences. If you still have questions about the surgical treatment of rectal cancer, you can contact online experts or call the hotline.

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