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University Hospital offers advanced Proctectomy using modern colorectal and minimally invasive surgical techniques and individualized gastrointestinal care plans. Established in 1842, the SAC accredited hospital is located in Basel, Switzerland and has 773 beds, providing comprehensive colorectal, gastrointestinal, and surgical oncology care for local and international patients.
Proctectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove part or all of the rectum. It may be performed for conditions such as rectal cancer, severe inflammatory bowel disease, recurrent rectal disease, or other complex disorders affecting the rectum. Depending on the location and extent of disease, the procedure may preserve the anal sphincter and restore bowel continuity or require removal of the anus and creation of a permanent colostomy.
Paracelsus Clinic provides specialised Proctectomy with a focus on precise rectal resection, appropriate cancer control, preservation of bowel and sphincter function where possible, and individualized postoperative management. Established in 1953, the accredited hospital is located in Lustmuhle, Switzerland and operates 95 beds, with modern colorectal surgery, pelvic imaging, oncology, laparoscopic, robotic, and stoma-care infrastructure.
Proctectomy can provide an important surgical treatment option for appropriately selected patients with rectal cancer and other localized or complex rectal disorders. Treatment planning considers the underlying diagnosis, location and stage of disease, involvement of surrounding tissues, sphincter function, bowel health, previous procedures, nutritional status, and overall health. For rectal cancer, multidisciplinary assessment may determine whether chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other treatments are appropriate before or after surgery.