Colorectal
Introduction
Bowel Cancer
Surgeon Anushka Chaudhry in theatre
The colo-rectal surgeons work as part of a multi-disciplinary team comprising oncologists, radiologists, histo-pathologists and colo-rectal and stoma nursing specialists.
The RUH carries out approximately 180 operations for bowel cancer a year. Surgeons are increasingly using laproscopic techniques in these operations.
In addition the team is planning to appoint a new surgeon this year, skilled in trans-anal endoscopic surgery for the removal of early rectal cancers.
Next Section: Diagnostic Tests
Further Information on Bowel Cancer
We suggest you visit the following websites:
www.cancerbackup.org.uk (external site – opens a new window)
www.beatingbowelcancer.org (external site – opens a new window)
www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk (external site – opens a new window)