Cancro del colon e del retto

TAMIS – a new approach in colorectal surgery

Miss Sarah Mills
2024-04-25

Transanal minimally-invasive surgery (TAMIS) is a cutting-edge technique used to remove larger, more complex rectal polyps or early stages of rectal cancer. Ms Sarah Mills, a leading colorectal surgeon, explains how this procedure works, its success rate and the aftercare required following surgery. Mostrare di più

What happens when bowel cancer metastasises to the liver?

Mr Nicola de´ Liguori-Carino
2024-04-25

Some patients diagnosed with colorectal (bowel) cancer, also present with liver metastases. The liver is the most common site in the body of patients with bowel cancer for metastasis to occur due to its anatomical location. Whilst this can be a very challenging diagnosis to be given, treatment can be possible, as well as cure. Mr Nicola de’ Liguori Carino, an experienced hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, explains how liver metastases are identified and treated in patients with colorectal cancer. Mostrare di più

Rectal bleeding: Why is there blood in my stool?

Professor Richard Cohen
2024-04-25

Finding blood in your stool and not knowing what's caused it can be frightening. Most of the time it's not something to be worried about and the reason for it can be discovered after a quick visit to your doctor. But, on rare occasions, further tests are need to find out exactly what's going on. Professor Richard Cohen, a leading colorectal surgeon based in London, explains a bit more about this symptom. Mostrare di più

What are the symptoms of bowel cancer and how is it treated?

Mr Chetan Bhan
2024-04-25

Mr Chetan Bhan, a leading colorectal surgeon, discusses the fourth most common form of cancer in the UK - bowel cancer. He explains the symptoms and how it is treated. Mostrare di più