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Germany Frankfurt am Main

Surgery for Rectal Cancer

Sachsenhausen Hospital Germany Frankfurt am Main
64% Clients recommended this clinic
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Gastrointestinal surgeon

Plamen Staikov
30 years of experience
About

Dr. Plamen Straikov is a highly experienced surgeon specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery. He is Medical Director at Sachsenhausen Hospital and has extensive experience in revision surgery before bariatric/metabolic surgery. He has held honorary professorship roles at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and Odessa National Medical University, and is a member of several medical organizations.

Program details

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Medical Procedures

  • Rectal resection
Consultation with TOP surgeon Laboratory Tests Anesthesia Surgery Inpatient services according to German DRG G16B price catalog Droppers Histological examination of the removed tumor Postoperative Patient Management

Duration

  • 33 days (inpatient) days in the hospital

Additional information

The guarantee deposit of the clinic is 2000 Euro (included in the price and returned to the patient on the day of discharge, if during treatment there are no complications and additional studies are not required)
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Program price

$32090

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Location

Schulstraße 31, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

FAQ

Rectal cancer diagnostics

Physicians utilize the following diagnostic methods to determine tumor size, its location and metastatic spread:

  • PET-CT scan;
  • MRI;
  • biopsy;
  • ultrasound;
  • palpation;
  • anoscopy.
  • physical exam;
Indications and contraindications for rectal cancer surgery

There are following indications for rectal tumor surgery:

  • the tumor is operable;
  • the procedure doesn’t pose any risks to patient’s health;
  • cancer is localized in the rectum;
chemo- and radio therapies do not yield needed effect.

Contraindications for the operation include:

  • poor overall health condition of a patient;
  • cancer has spread to other organs;
  • severe infections (HIV, hepatitis);
  • blood pathologies that may affect clotting (anemia).
Types of rectal cancer surgery

Surgery is the main and the most effective tumor treatment option. The type of preferred operation depends on tumor localization and its size.

  • Local resection surgery is performed for patients with early stages of cancer. The tumor and margin tissues around it are removed. This operation is performed without making incisions - through patient’s anal cavity. The procedure doesn’t put patient’s body under much stress and preserves all its functions. Postoperative recovery in a hospital takes up to 1 week. After the operation, physicians study the margin tissue to determine whether cancer was removed completely.
  • Abdominoperineal resection also referred to as APR for rectal cancer. Physicians perform this operation for patients with late stages of the disease, when other management options are ineffective. During the procedure, a part of patient’s colon, rectum, and anus are removed. In some cases surgeons also remove adjacent lymph nodes while performing APR for rectal cancer to prevent cancer spreading. This rectal cancer surgery is complex, performed under general anesthesia. Surgeons make an incision in patient’s abdomen to access cancerous focus points. Then surgeons make an opening in the stomach and connect the end of the bowel to it. It is called a stoma. A special bag is attached to the opening for stool collection. This way patients will be able to empty their stomachs.
  • Low anterior resection, also known as LAR rectal cancer surgery. During this operation, physicians remove tumors in the upper part of the rectum. It is applied for stage 1 cancer, rarer - for stages 2-3. During the intervention, a part of the rectum containing tumor is removed. The colon is then sewn to the remaining part of the rectum. Patients who don’t require colostomy after the procedure may need ileostomy. This manipulation has the same intent as colostomy but is completely reversible. Patients need it for a period of up to 8 weeks while the rectum recovers after LAR rectal cancer surgery. The operation is performed by a team of surgeons in 2-3 hours. A patient stays under general anesthesia. Hospitalization lasts for up to 7 days, rehabilitation takes 4-7 weeks.
How to receive rectal cancer surgery abroad?
Submit a request on Bookimed website and our Medical Doctor will contact you on the shortest notice. You will receive exhaustive information considering rectal cancer surgery options, including APR for rectal cancer management and LAR rectal cancer treatment for your particular case. We will arrange a consultation with a foreign specialist if required. We process all the paperwork. Our team coordinates your medical trip abroad. Bookimed services are free for patients.