Procedures
Our Colorectal Oncology team performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Diagnostic Procedures
• Colonoscopy and biopsy
• Endoscopic polyp removal
• CT scan, MRI, and PET-CT imaging
• Tumor staging and molecular testing
Surgical Procedures
Colon Cancer Surgery
• Colectomy (removal of affected portion of colon)
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic colectomy
• Robotic-assisted colectomy
Rectal Cancer Surgery
• Low anterior resection (LAR)
• Sphincter-preserving rectal cancer surgery
• Abdominoperineal resection (APR), when required
Anal Cancer Treatment
• Multimodal treatment including chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Surgery in selected cases
Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Robotic colorectal surgery
These approaches offer:
• Faster recovery
• Smaller incisions
• Less pain
• Better functional outcomes
Medical Oncology Treatments
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Neoadjuvant therapy (before surgery)
• Adjuvant therapy (after surgery)
Radiation Therapy Procedures
• External beam radiation therapy
• IMRT and IGRT
• Pre-operative radiation therapy
• Post-operative radiation therapy
Supportive and Specialized Procedures
• Stoma creation and management
• Stoma reversal surgery (when possible)
• Nutritional and rehabilitation support