The modern multidisciplinary Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center offers its patients a unique surgical intervention method for colon and rectal cancer. This gentle surgical approach eliminates the need for a colostomy.
A traditional laparotomy involves a large incision in the anterior abdominal wall, tumor removal, and colostomy creation. Patients endure this operation poorly, requiring long rehabilitation and a repeat surgical intervention to close the colostomy. Naturally, laparotomy may be necessary, but in some cases, endoscopic surgical assistance is sufficient.
The unique and effective method of transanal endoscopic microsurgery involves tumor removal through the anal opening. TEM is performed using a special rectoscope under visual control.
Advantages of Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery:
- minimally invasive;
- precise localization of the tumor;
- minimal recovery period (a few hours);
- short rehabilitation period (about a day);
- no need for colostomy;
- no side effects.
At the Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center, these operations are performed by the country's best surgeons, professors, and heads of specialized departments.