Proctectomy

A proctectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the rectum. It is usually performed for rectal cancer and requires a permanent opening in the colon (colostomy).

If the anus remains, the removed rectum can be replaced using an ideal pouch, a surgical technique in which a reservoir is formed from the remaining portion of the colon to serve as the removed rectum.

Thus, proctectomy is a radical operation to remove the rectum, usually performed for cancer. By preserving the anus, it is possible to restore intestinal continuity using an ideal pocket.

Proctectomy is a surgical operation that involves removing the rectum (i.e., the part of the intestine that is responsible for the process of digesting food) in the event of its malignant degeneration, paraproctitis or Crohn's disease. Proctectomy is a serious hospitalization that requires hospitalization and close patient care.

What is the operation and where is it performed?

Two types of proctectomy are thoroughly distinguished. So, if during the operation the feces are not brought out, this means that the hole is made almost immediately after the removal of the rectum itself, in particular, the so-called retropubic proctectomy. The rarest case is the creation of an artificial anus, or colostomy. In this case, defecation occurs using a special tube. Because it is already installed inside the rectum, a person can walk independently without resorting to the use of a chair. It is carried out in high-level surgical clinics. The only drawback of the method is constant irritation in the anal area.

How does it go after the event? In most cases, the opening is located just below the anus. A special tube is placed in this area and inserted