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Colorectal cancer (rectum)

Your specialist for rectal cancer

“We never give up on anyone, ever.” This has probably also become the guiding principle of our interdisciplinary team, which has set itself the goal of ensuring the best possible quality of life for our patients suffering from rectal cancer. Personally, I am one of the most internationally recognized specialists in rectal cancer.

Colon cancer (carcinoma) is one of the most common tumor diseases. A distinction is made between colon cancer (colon carcinoma) and rectal cancer (rectal carcinoma).

Tumor im Mastdarm
Tumor im Mastdarm

Symptoms of bowel cancer

Any change in bowel habits, such as alternating diarrhea and constipation, is an alarm signal and must be clarified immediately. A classic symptom of bowel cancer is visible or hidden blood in the stool, which can be detected using a haemoccult test. Other non-specific symptoms include bloating, fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, fever and anaemia (low haemoglobin levels).

Tumor im Rektum
Tumor im Rektum

Diagnostics

At the University Clinic for Surgery Salzburg, we ensure a pain-free diagnosis of rectal cancer with the help of “gentle colonoscopy”: thanks to premedication (short anaesthesia), patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure.

In the case of tumors affecting the rectum, our clinic also performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and endoluminal ultrasound. Special tumor markers in the blood are used to monitor progress and determine the success of the treatment.

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Treatment of colorectal cancer

In the case of carcinomas affecting the rectum, depending on the size of the tumor, optimal therapetic outcomes are often achieved through pre-treatment with a combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy followed by surgery.

We use the tissue-sparing minimally invasive method for all surgical procedures, which reduce wound pain, minimize scarring, and enable faster recovery. Wherever possible, we try to avoid a temporary or permanent side exit (stoma, anus preter).

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