WELCOME TO

CENTRAL SYDNEY
COLORECTAL
SURGEONS

About :
CENTRAL SYDNEY COLORECTAL SURGEONS provide an integrated
and wholistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of all
colorectal conditions.

colorectal surgeons are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of

your colorectal condition. Our surgeons consult from Royal Prince Alfred
Hospital (RPAH) Medical Centre, and if required organise procedures at
RPAH and Sydney Day Surgery.
Colorectal Cancer Treatment sydney

A few ProceduresTreatments

Colonoscopy
Anterior resection
Open or laparoscopic surgery
Drainage of perianal abscess
Fistulotomy Sydney
Mucosal advancement flap
Ileostomy closure
LIFT procedure
Colostomy formation
Karydakis procedure
Colostomy closure
Anorectal physiology sydney
Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS)
Hernia surgery
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Tests for Colorectal cancer:

Most patients with a colorectal cancer will require several tests to
confirm the diagnosis of cancer and to allow the doctor to determine
has spread. These tests include
Colonoscopy this allows the surgeon to determine the location of the
tumor and to take a sample at the time to confirm the diagnosis
CT scan to check the lungs and liver to determine if the tumour has
spread
CEA this is a tumour marker that can be helpful in confirming
diagnosis and may allow for early detection of cancer recurrence after
treatment
Patients with rectal cancer may also be required to undergo an MRI of
the pelvis, PET scan and/ or a trans rectal ultrasound.
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Treatment for Colorectal cancer:

The mainstay treatment of colorectal cancer is surgery. This involves
removal of the part of the bowel where the tumour is located as well
as the lymph glands surrounding this part of bowel. Most patients will
be able to have the ends of the bowel re-joined together although
some patients may require a temporary or permanent stoma bag.
After surgery, the cancer will be sent for further analysis which will
determine if chemotherapy is necessary.
Patients with rectal cancer may also require radiotherapy.

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