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Low Anterior Resection
Low Anterior Resection: Treating Rectal Cancer While Preserving the Sphincter
A low anterior resection removes the part of the rectum affected by the tumor, with the surrounding tissue and lymph nodes, while preserving the anal sphincter. It is the standard operation for many rectal cancers.
Key information at a glance
What is Low Anterior Resection?
The surgeon removes the diseased part of the rectum with its fatty envelope and lymph nodes (total mesorectal excision), then joins the colon to the remaining rectum or anal canal. To protect this join, a temporary stoma is often created and closed a few weeks or months later. Depending on the stage, radiotherapy or chemotherapy may be needed before surgery.
Multidisciplinary Care
Your file is discussed by a team of surgeons and oncologists. The price shown is a starting price: it is confirmed after the file review, depending on the stage and extent of surgery. Follow-up after you return home is coordinated with your usual oncologist.
When is Low Anterior Resection used?
The indication is confirmed after reviewing your complete medical file: colonoscopy with biopsy and pathology report, pelvic MRI, staging CT scan and, where applicable, radiotherapy or chemotherapy reports. The file is reviewed by the medical team, who confirm that surgery is the right treatment for your situation.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the treatment work?
Anesthesia
General anesthesia.
Duration
About 3 to 5 hours.
What happens after treatment?
Hospital stay of 6 to 8 nights. A nurse teaches you to manage the temporary stoma if one was created. Flying home is usually possible after 2 to 3 weeks, with the surgeon's approval.
How long do results last?
Analysis of the removed tissue determines the stage and the next steps of treatment. Bowel habits gradually adapt after the stoma is closed, over several months.