Cure rectal cancer without surgery

Rectal cancer can be treated by endoscopic mucosal cutting without surgery.

The doctors of Endoscopy Department, Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, said that they had succeeded in cutting the mucosa through colonoscopy to treat rectal cancer at an early stage. This technique helps to preserve the rectum and most colon for patients with multiple colorectal polyps and cancer polyps. Follow-up showed that the endoscopic tumor removal method is safe for people with many complicated and severe internal diseases or taking anticoagulants.

The doctor is cutting the mucosa through colonoscopy to treat rectal cancer for patients.

Dr. Pham Cong Khanh, Deputy Head of Endoscopic Department recommends that people should increase the awareness of screening for colorectal cancer, especially high-risk groups such as over 50 years old, oneself or family members with polyps Rectal or colorectal cancer. Diseases detected in the early stages are easy to treat thoroughly.

Dr. Khanh explained, colorectal cancer in the early stages is when the cancer cells have not yet invaded the submucosa of the intestinal wall. Research has shown that patients treated at this stage have a high rate of recovery and live after 5 years. Cases of late-stage disease detection can be treated with laparoscopic surgery to help limit invasive, rapid recovery and reduce hospital stay.

Position of the rectum in the digestive system.

To prevent rectal cancer, doctors recommend that people should have a reasonable diet with lots of fiber, low fat and meat, limit tobacco, alcohol, increase exercise .