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Life Kingsbury Hospital offers advanced Low Anterior Resection using modern colorectal and minimally invasive surgical techniques and individualized gastrointestinal care plans. Established in 1918, the accredited hospital is located in Cape Town, South Africa and has 212 beds, providing comprehensive colorectal, gastrointestinal, and surgical oncology care for local and international patients.
Low Anterior Resection is a surgical procedure used to remove the diseased portion of the rectum while preserving the anal sphincter when medically appropriate. It is commonly performed for selected cases of rectal cancer and certain other rectal conditions. After removing the affected section, the surgeon reconnects the remaining colon to the rectum or anal canal to maintain the natural route of bowel movement. In some cases, a temporary diverting ileostomy may be created to protect the surgical connection during healing.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital is a trusted healthcare provider for Low Anterior Resection, offering advanced rectal surgery supported by experienced colorectal surgeons, surgical oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary cancer teams. Established in 1984, the COHSASA, ISQua accredited hospital is situated in Johannesburg, South Africa and has 254 beds.
Low Anterior Resection involves removing the diseased portion of the rectum while aiming to preserve the anal sphincter and normal bowel function. In cases of rectal cancer, the procedure may include removal of surrounding fatty tissue and nearby lymph nodes as part of oncological resection. Depending on the patient's condition, the operation may be performed through open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted techniques.
netcare Linksfield Hospital is a trusted healthcare provider for Low Anterior Resection, offering advanced rectal surgery supported by experienced colorectal surgeons, surgical oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary cancer teams. Established in 1991, the COHSASA accredited hospital is situated in Johannesburg, South Africa and has 319 beds.
Low Anterior Resection involves removing the diseased portion of the rectum while aiming to preserve the anal sphincter and normal bowel function. In cases of rectal cancer, the procedure may include removal of surrounding fatty tissue and nearby lymph nodes as part of oncological resection. Depending on the patient's condition, the operation may be performed through open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted techniques.
Durban, South Africa
Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre offers advanced Low Anterior Resection using modern colorectal and minimally invasive surgical techniques and individualized gastrointestinal care plans. Established in 2002, the accredited hospital is located in Durban, South Africa and has 353 beds, providing comprehensive colorectal, gastrointestinal, and surgical oncology care for local and international patients.
Low Anterior Resection is a surgical procedure used to remove the diseased portion of the rectum while preserving the anal sphincter when medically appropriate. It is commonly performed for selected cases of rectal cancer and certain other rectal conditions. After removing the affected section, the surgeon reconnects the remaining colon to the rectum or anal canal to maintain the natural route of bowel movement. In some cases, a temporary diverting ileostomy may be created to protect the surgical connection during healing.