Question 1

does it matter where i get my colorectal surgery done?

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That depends: On your condition requiring surgery and the particular surgery you are considering. Generally, the everyday colorectal surgery can be successfully performed by your colon and rectal surgery at the facility where they normally operate.

Question 2

four dr's consulted say 50-75% chance husband has malig tumor on appendix 5x2cm. poss pmp. who is best for surgery? gen surg, colorectal, or onc surg?

Accepted Answer

A: General surgeon will be sufficient with good technical skills and experience

Question 3

what effects can colorectal surgery have on my sex life?

Accepted Answer

Generally minimal: It relly depends on what time of surrgery you are having. However, the only colorectal procedure that may lead to sexual side-effects is surgery for low rectal cancers. Most of the side-effects from this surgery are for men, as well.

Question 4

i have fissue in ano   and had botox colorectal surgery..has not worked  wot elese can  i try?

Accepted Answer

Other Options: A colo-rectal surgeon will probably offer a lateral subcutaneous internal sphincterotomy.  If you have not seen one, then it is time to consider an appointment with one.

Question 5

what are the chances of surviving colorectal cancer surgery at 85?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: This depends on how extensive the surgery is and your state of health.  If the disease is found to be minimally invasive and the surgery is minor, you should be all-right.  If, however, the surgery is extensive, it could be hard for anyone.  Similarly, if you are healthy, you can tolerate even major surgery, but if you're anemic and malnourished like many colorectal cancer patients, it can be hard.

Question 6

is bowl prep necessary? what is bowel prep and why is it necessary prior to colorectal surgery?

Accepted Answer

This : This is a practice that is still debated in the surgical literature with surgeons and evidence on both sides. A bowel prep refers to cleaning out the colon of stool prior to an operation (usually on the bowels) or colonoscopy. There are a variety of bowel preps used and it often depends on the practice of your surgeon. Reasons given for doing a bowel prep include; avoiding contamination of the operative field, infection, better anastomosis (sewing bowel back together), better visualization (for colonoscopy), and more pleasant for operating surgeon. Reasons against include increased infection, complications related to the prep, patient comfort. There are a wide variety of bowel preps currently in use. Most involve drinking either a large volume of liquid or a small volume of a liquid which sucks fluid into the colon, both producing a watery diarrhea. Some bowel preps have included antibiotics with the thought it would lessen infectious complications. The data is not clear. Many surgeons simply recommend a clear liquid diet for a day or two before surgery to limit the stool in the colon. There are also studies which have shown bowel preps to be dangerous by either causing electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, or actually increasing infection. As of yet there is no right answer and usually the choice of bowel prep has to do with the surgeon and their experience as almost any can be supported by some evidence. Many surgeons do colorectal surgery with no bowel prep. A colonoscopy does require a bowel prep for visualization. Speak with your surgeon about their practice. By far the most comfortable for the patient is to consume clear liquids for a day or two.

Question 7

what's the % of recurrence of a stage iiic colorectal cancer removed by surgery folowed by regional chemo and is possible to recur in a distant organ?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: I am not totally clear about the issue of regional chemotherapy for stage-3 colon cancer. But yes stage 3 cancer does carry a substantial risk of recurrence even after surgery and chemotherapy. The recurrences typically occur in the liver, but may involve the lungs or  tumor may spread inside the belly.

Question 8

i see colorectal surgery in a few days for a consult today i noticed yellowing of the finger tips what could that mean digestive wise?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Usually "yellowing" of the skin represents a problem with the liver system, but it would be rare to see isolated yellow of the finger tips without yellowing of the eyes or tissue underneath your tongue first or just generalized appearing "yellow" or jaundiced.  Otherwise you also have to consider anything your hands may be exposed to, like smokers, there smoking hand is usually "yellowed".

Question 9

colorectal doc said need surgery for external hemorrhoids causing feeling of muscle/ball that has to be pushed in after each bm. is surgery really nec?

Accepted Answer

In general: it is best to obtain this type of guidance from medical providers who have examined you and know your history. The providers on HealhTap basic are here to provide medical education - not second opinions. You may wish to ask your surgeon to help arrange a second opinion evaluation by another colorectal surgeon. Good luck.

Question 10

my child had a colorectal polyp removal surgery by laser, however about 10 days later now there was a droplet in his stool once. should i be worried about this? he is also facing immense itching in anus area, it seems red and inflamed, why so?

Accepted Answer

: Bright red blood on the surface of stool comes from near the outlet, usually from an internal scratch or fissure. These follow bulky/hard or dry stools. Darkened stool comes from higher up where enzymes have been active. Anal itching at that age can be from many things including food allergies, fungal infections, bacterial infections or just habit. Pinworms are rare at that age.

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Four dr's consulted say 50-75% chance husband has malig tumor on appendix 5x2cm. poss pmp. who is best for surgery? gen surg, colorectal, or onc surg?

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What effects can colorectal surgery have on my sex life?

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I have fissue in ano and had botox colorectal surgery..has not worked wot elese can i try?

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What are the chances of surviving colorectal cancer surgery at 85?

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Is bowl prep necessary? what is bowel prep and why is it necessary prior to colorectal surgery?

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What's the % of recurrence of a stage iiic colorectal cancer removed by surgery folowed by regional chemo and is possible to recur in a distant organ?

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I see colorectal surgery in a few days for a consult today i noticed yellowing of the finger tips what could that mean digestive wise?

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Colorectal doc said need surgery for external hemorrhoids causing feeling of muscle/ball that has to be pushed in after each bm. is surgery really nec?

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My child had a colorectal polyp removal surgery by laser, however about 10 days later now there was a droplet in his stool once. should i be worried about this? he is also facing immense itching in anus area, it seems red and inflamed, why so?

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