Know more about Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a form of cancer affecting the colon and rectum, which are components of the digestive system. They might begin either in the colon or rectum and have similar symptoms. However, the treatment for these cancers differs based on their origin.  Cancer often creates an aura of fear but with timely treatment, most cases of the disease can be managed.

The colon and rectum together constitute the large intestine. While colon is a muscular tube of about 6 foot, which originates at the end of the small intestine, rectum has a length of about 8 inches and connects the anus with colon. Colon and rectum help in the processing and excretion of waste from our body.

Colorectal cancer is characterised by abnormal cell growth in the form of polyps or tumours. The polyps usually occur in two types, as adenomas or intestinal polyps and hyperplastic polyps. Some of these polyps might be benign.

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Causes of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer can occur due to a number of reasons such as hereditary, smoking, excess alcohol consumption, due to a diet that is too rich in animal protein and so on. Factors such as age, obesity, lack of physical activity and Type 2 diabetes are known to contribute to the condition as well.

Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Lynch syndrome and untreated polyps are also known to lead to the disease.

Symptoms of colorectal cancer

Some of the symptoms colorectal cancer includes the following: -

• Rectal bleeding or cramping
• Urgency in bowel movement
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Thin, long or pencil like stool
• Blood in stool
• Abdominal bloating
• Vomiting and unexplained weight loss
• Unexplained deficiency in iron

Treatment for colorectal cancer

The treatment for colorectal cancer is done after a diagnosis of the disease. The various diagnosis tests include faecal occult blood test, stool DNA test, colonoscopy, barium enema x-ray, MRI, ultrasound and so on. The treatment includes different procedures such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy depending on the condition of the patient.

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Laparoscopic Surgery For Faster Recovery

Laparoscopic Surgery is a minimally invasive surgery in which the operations in the abdomen are performed far from their locations through small incisions. The surgery is done with the help of video camera and small instruments. An instrument called laparoscope is used for the surgery. Small thin surgical instruments are passed through the incisions to perform the surgery.

Laparoscopic surgery is commonly used in the diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic conditions. Laparoscopic surgery has many advantages than traditional open surgery. Some of the advantages are:

• Shorter hospital stay
• Less pain and bleeding after surgery
• Much smaller scars
• Quicker recovery time

Digital laparoscope

A laparoscope is a long thin fiber optic cable which illuminates and magnifies the structures inside the abdomen. There are two types of laparoscope:

Telescopic rod lens system: This is a device which uses single chip or three chip video camera.

Charge-coupled device: Here the charge-coupled device is placed at the end of laparoscope instead of the telephonic rod lens system.

After laparoscopic surgery, there is possibility of causing infection and bleeding

Some of the signs and symptoms are:

• stomach pain
• continuous nausea or vomiting
• Fever
• chills
• redness, swelling, bleeding, or drainage at the incision sites
• inability to urinate
• persistent cough

If you experience any of these problems after surgery then,

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Laparoscopy?

After surgery, the patient will be observed for several hours. Vital signs such as heart rate and breathing will be monitored closely. The timing of your release depends on:

• Your body’s reaction to the surgery
• The type of anesthesia used
• Your overall physical condition
• Lightheadedness

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