According to the statistics, most patients that are suffering from Small Intestine Adenocarcinoma will have to undergo surgery.
Colon Cancer surgery is done to resolve the following conditions:
- Complete removal of the tumor.
- Reduction of pain and ease symptom.
- Repair a hole in the small intestines.
When planning for colon cancer surgery you will be evaluated and your overall health will be checked. As the surgeries are effective against Small Intestine Adenocarcinoma there is another treatment before and after surgery, you need to know about.
Bowel resection
The bowel resection or colon cancer surgery is of different types-
Segmental small bowel resection
Segmental small bowel resection surgery for colorectal cancer treatment includes the removal of the affected part of the colon or small intestine. The surgery can help to remove tumors in the jejunum, lower and distal part of duodenum. Also, it can help to repair the holes on the intestine wall.
Whipple procedure
Whipple is also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy. It usually refers to the removal of the duodenum. The surgery can be used to remove the tumors present in the upper, or proximal, part of the duodenum close to the stomach.
Palliative surgery
Palliative surgeries are used to do surgical bypass for food and fluid to go around the small intestine tumors to relieve the pain. It is also used to remove any blockages in the small intestine. Another way the surgeon does the bypass is by putting a small tube (the stent) through the tumor.
Right hemicolectomy
Right hemicolectomy is a colorectal surgery, it is different as it is used to remove the tumors that are close to colon like to remove the art of ileum and the cecum.
Side effects
Side effects are common to occur in any small intestine surgeries also they can last for a short time or can be permanent.
- Short bowel syndrome
- Dumping syndrome
- Diarrhea
Questions to ask about surgery
You need to talk about your queries regarding surgery with the surgeon or your healthcare team so they can guide you perfectly on your path of recovering. Also, you don’t have to hide anything regarding your health condition still there will be several tests that will be done before surgery. If in the case you haven’t decided on the medical team or hospital you can make an appointment where our experienced Dr. Valeria Simone can help you with diagnose and treatment procedure.