At Anadolu Medical Center oncologists perform rectal cancer surgery in the Department of Surgical Interventions.
Doctors conduct all kinds of resection to treat benign and cancerous tumors, including endoscopic operations through natural openings or small incisions. Surgeons also perform open surgical interventions to remove cancerous areas of the intestine.
The length of the procedure depends on tumor size and the type of operation. On average, the operation takes 3-5 hours.