Liv Hospital Ulus
Turkey, IstanbulHakan Teoman Yanar
In LIV Hospital rectal cancer surgery is performed for patients with benign and cancerous intestinal tumors, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis.
The operation is carried out by an open method or endoscopically. Endoscopic intervention is performed through several incisions up to 2 cm or natural openings. The Da Vinci robot might be used to remove a portions of the rectum.
The Clinic conducts all types of resection: including APR for rectal cancer, low anterior resection, and complete removal of the organ with the output of the colostomy. The duration of the surgical procedure is 3-5 hours. After the operation, a patient spends 1-3 days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and up to 10 days in a regular ward.