Colorectal Surgical Oncology

What the department does

Operations include right and left hemicolectomy, transverse colon and sigmoid resection, low anterior resection, and abdominoperineal resection of the rectum. The department also performs transanal tumour resection, stoma formation, bowel anastomosis, and reconstructive procedures.

Conditions and clinical questions addressed

The department focuses on tumours affecting the colon and rectum. Its surgical services address tumour removal, bowel reconstruction, and the creation of a stoma when needed as part of treatment.

Clinical approach

Open and minimally invasive techniques form part of the department’s practice, including organ-preserving operations. Digital imaging and artificial intelligence are used in surgical planning. The team also conducts research in colorectal oncology and participates in an international study of a device used after low rectal surgery.

What patients can expect

Patients have access to diagnostic assessment and surgical treatment for colorectal tumours. Depending on the operation, treatment may involve removal of a bowel segment, reconnection of the bowel, or stoma formation. Transanal and laparoscopic procedures are among the available approaches, alongside more extensive open operations.