GI Cancer Surgery
Colon Cancer treatment in Chennai
The lengthy tube that aids in moving digested food to the rectum and out of the body, the colon (large intestine), is where colon (colorectal) cancer appears.
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Key facts about Colon Cancer
- Condition
- Colon Cancer
- Speciality
- GI Cancer Surgery
- Approach
- Keyhole where suitable
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is Colon Cancer?
The lengthy tube that aids in moving digested food to the rectum and out of the body, the colon (large intestine), is where colon (colorectal) cancer appears.
Some polyps or growths in the inner lining of the colon can turn into colon cancer.
Patients with colon cancer have haunted bowel habits.
To remove the polyps or tumors or the growth, colectomy or colostomy is done.
Colostomy
In a colostomy, the surgeon connects a bag or pouch to one end of the intestine by guiding it through a hole in the abdominal wall.
Stools that would typically go down the intestine to the rectum instead enter the pouch through the hole in the abdomen as a result of this action. It is necessary to physically empty the bag.
DR.KUMARAGURUBARANis one of the Best Doctor in treating Colon Cancer and has done hundreds of Colectomy and Colostomy.
How Colon Cancer is treated
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A colectomy is a procedure to remove all or a portion of the colon.
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Commonly known as colon resection surgery .
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The whole colon is removed during a total colectomy .
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A partial colectomy, also known as a subtotal colectomy
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Entails removing a portion of the colon
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The right or left side of the colon is removed during hemicolectomy.
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The colon and rectum are both removed during a proctocolectomy.
Keyhole versus open surgery
Typical differences for a planned procedure in a generally healthy adult. Your own risks are discussed with you before consent.
| Measure | Open surgery | Keyhole |
|---|---|---|
| Incision | One cut, 10–15 cm | Three or four cuts, 5–10 mm |
| Hospital stay | 3–5 nights | Same day to 1 night |
| Back to desk work | 4–6 weeks | About 1 week |
| Wound infection risk | Higher | Substantially lower |
| Scarring | One long scar | Marks that fade |
| Still right when | Dense adhesions, bleeding, unclear anatomy | The large majority of planned cases |
Why patients choose this practice
Diagnosis before decision
No operation is scheduled on a guess. Many patients who arrive expecting surgery leave with a treatment plan instead.
Costs in writing, first
A written estimate covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, implants and expected stay before you are asked to consent.
Keyhole most of the time
Ninety-five per cent of procedures are completed through keyhole access; the rest are open because open was the safer call.
Second opinions
If surgery has been advised elsewhere, bring the scans and the plan. Reviewing another surgeon’s recommendation is routine.
About the surgeon
Treated by
Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Senior Surgical Gastroenterologist, Advanced Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England), FIAGES (Gastro), FALS (Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia, Robotic), Dip. ALS (Advanced Laparoscopy)
Gastroenterologist, GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Treats Hernia, Reflux, Obesity, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Anorectal conditions, and provides medical treatment for GERD, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer, Jaundice, Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD.
Colon Cancer: frequently asked questions
What is Colon Cancer?
The lengthy tube that aids in moving digested food to the rectum and out of the body, the colon (large intestine), is where colon (colorectal) cancer appears.
How is Colon Cancer treated?
A colectomy is a procedure to remove all or a portion of the colon. Commonly known as colon resection surgery . The whole colon is removed during a total colectomy .
Who treats Colon Cancer in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats Colon Cancer. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for Colon Cancer?
You can call +91 93603 91740, message on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site. No referral is needed and most patients are seen within the same week. Consultations run Monday to Saturday at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumaragurubaran, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Senior Consultant at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar. This page is patient education and does not replace a consultation in which you have been examined.
Next step
Discuss Colon Cancer with Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Bring any scans or reports you already have. You will be told plainly what is wrong, what the options are, and what happens if nothing is done.