Colorectal Surgery

Common Procedures

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Procedures in Colorectal Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is suitable for most colorectal operations. However, it may not be suitable in certain cases, such as when the patient has severe cardiorespiratory disease, if the tumour is too large, or if the patient has had multiple abdominal operations previously. Some advantages of the laparoscopic surgery include less post-operative pain, faster recovery and lower wound infection rates. There are also fewer complications.

Treatment for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer is a cancer that develops from the cells of the large intestine and is the second most common cancer in Singapore.

The mainstay of treatment is surgery. The cancer, its surrounding fat and lymph glands are removed in one piece. The two ends of the cut section are joined together. During surgery, the surgeon will normally inspect the liver and other surrounding organs for signs of cancer as well.