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Other techniques

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Newer colorectal surgical techniques are based on attempts to improve the quality of life of patients after surgery. Thus, aims include:

  • fewer colostomies
  • formation of pouches - ileal or colonic; to reduce incontinence, frequency and constipation

Elderly patients may require palliative care - resectoscope operations or laser treatment for higher tumours.

Rectal ultrasound may be used to more accurately stage tumours and thus may lead to more local excisions, etc.


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