Colorectal Surgery In Surat

Colorectal surgeries refer to the diseases and problems associated with the colon and rectum. Here are a few colorectal disorders that demand the attention of a GI surgeon:

1. SURGERY FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is chronic inflammation that severely affects the lining of the large intestine including the rectum. It is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can cause ulcers in the digestive tract. Medical professionals categorize ulcerative colitis on the basis of its location and the spread of the inflammation. Unlike Crohn’s disease that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract, UC is limited to the colon. Additionally, ulcerative colitis is a continuous inflammation of the colon whereas Crohn’s diseases can have healthy parts in between inflamed sections of the GI tract.

To treat ulcerative colitis, the surgical gastroenterologist will perform the following surgeries:

• Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis (IPAA) – Also called J-Pouch Surgery, it is the gold standard surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis. It includes removing the colon and the rectum without severely affecting the waste elimination of the body.
• Total Proctocolectomy with End ileostomy – The surgery is useful for ulcerative colitis as well as Crohn’s disease. In this proctocolectomy procedure, the doctor will remove the colon, rectum and anus to treat inflammatory diseases that are not responding to medication. To ensure elimination of waste, the doctor will perform ileostomy that involves stretching a part through an opening in the abdomen to eliminate waste.

2. SURGERY FOR RECTAL PROLAPSE

A medical condition when a part of the large intestine slips out of the anal region, rectal prolapse can cause inability to control bowel movements. If left untreated, it can cause difficulty in bowel movements, ulcers, bleeding and severely affect the quality of life.

• Perineal Procedure – Especially for the elder population and high-risk patients of rectal prolapse, perineal procedure is a common surgery.
  • Delorme’s Procedure – It is ideal for shorter prolapses, the doctor will remove the lining of the rectum and fold the muscular layer to reduce its size.
  • Altemeier’s Procedure – The surgeon will remove a section of the rectum and sigmoid and attach the remaining part of the rectum to the colon.
• Abdominal Procedure for Rectal Prolapse – With the help of tiny laparoscopic incisions and sutures, the surgeon will put the rectum in its place. There are two types procedures:
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Rectopexy
  • Laparoscopic Resection Rectopexy

3. COLORECTAL CANCER SURGERY

Any type of cancerous growth that occurs in the large intestine is colorectal cancer. Usually, non-cancerous growth or polyps can form in the colon and a few of them turn into cancerous tumors. So, regular screening and medical treatment is essential to identify colorectal polyps and treat them before they become cancerous.

Surgeries for the colon cancer or colorectal cancer include Hemicolectomy, Low Anterior Resection (LAR) Surgery, and Abdominoperineal Resection to remove the cancerous tumor from the colorectal and anorectal region. It is important to understand that the treatment modality may change depending on the spread of the disease and the patient condition.

Trust Dr. Jay Chokshi for efficient diagnosis and immediate medical treatment of colorectal diseases including rectal prolapse, colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis, and many others. If you are facing any problems of large intestine or the digestive tract, Dr. Chokshi’s experience will help you manage the disease and lead a healthy life.