Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Why Choose A Minimal Invasive Surgery For Treating Colorectal Cancer?

Early diagnosis of colorectal cancer and advanced treatment methods play a vital role in improving the survival rate of the patient. Treatment may involve a colonoscopy to remove polyps or cancerous cells from the lining of the colon. Advanced stages require surgery to remove some of, or, in rare cases, the entire colon. 

Colorectal Cancer

Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, is considered as the most effective treatment method for colorectal cancer, in terms of its ability to reduce recovery time, intraoperative injury, and postoperative complications. Following are the most common benefits of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: 

Smaller Incision

Compared to open surgery, laparoscopic surgery creates only smaller incisions. This leaves only minimal scars after recovery.

Less Pain and Minimal Side effects

As laparoscopic surgery uses smaller incisions, the patient will experience less pain. This will reduce the need for painkillers and decreases the common side effects associated with medications, such as nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness.

Faster Recovery

Minimally invasive surgery helps to improve the physical recovery of the patient. It reduces the risks of chest infection and blood clotting, especially for elderly patients, as the patients can stand and get out of bed and walk earlier after the surgery. The patient can easily return to their regular diet and can regain their bowel functions within a short time.

Lower Risk Of Abdominal Adhesion

Abdominal adhesion is a common complication that develops after any abdominal surgery, which can cause pain. Abdominal adhesion is the scar tissue bands that can form between abdominal tissues and organs, causing tissues and organs to stick together. In some cases, a second operation might require to solve this issue. Minimally invasive surgery reduces the risk of abdominal adhesion.

Reduces the risk of incisional hernia

Patients who opt for open surgery are at risk of developing a condition called incisional hernia. Choosing a laparoscopic surgery also helps to reduce the risk of incisional hernia.

Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery

Robotic surgery is the revolutionary transformation of laparoscopic surgery. Robot-Assisted laparoscopic surgery allows for more technical precision, accuracy, and minimal blood loss.

However, this procedure may take a longer time than laparoscopic surgery. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery allows surgeons to have a more unobstructed view of the operating field. It also provides freedom of hand movement compared to the standard laparoscopy. With robotic surgery, the surgeons can identify the pelvic nerves, more clearly. They can preserve it by reducing the incidence of postoperative sexual dysfunction.

Colorectal Cancer

Laparoscopy is the most common minimally invasive surgical technique which uses only a small cut. Experts like Dr. Shabnam Bashir provide laparoscopic surgeries that leave no scars and wipe out your worries about colorectal cancer.

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