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Last Reviewed - June 2026

Dr. Ashish George is one of the leading names in HPB surgery & liver transplantation and has about 18+ years of experience.He is a principal consultant & unit head of liver transplant at Fortis Shalimar Bagh.

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Casablanca, Morocco

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Marrakesh, Morocco

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Preoperative evaluation and imaging: The individual has blood tests, colonoscopy, CT or MRI scans to measure the dimension, location and axial spread of the tumour. This information will assist the surgical team in preparing the safest and highest probability of success surgical technique.
Bowel Preparation and anaesthesia assessment: The bowel is cleaned with prescribed laxatives, and the patient must fast before surgery. The anaesthetist assesses the patient to ensure safety for general anaesthesia.
Surgical Excision of Rectal Segment Containing Disease/Tumour: The surgeon removes the section of rectum that contains the disease/tumour via open, laparoscopic or robotic methods while the patient is under general anaesthesia.
Rejoining of Healthy Portions of the Bowel: After the surgical procedure, the surgeon rejoins the healthy ends of the colon and rectum. In some instances, a temporary stoma will be created to protect the perineum and maintain bowel continuity.
Postoperative Recovery and Monitoring: During the recovery period, healthcare providers will closely monitor the individual for pain management, bowel function, and infection/leakage, and will gradually increase the amount of food consumed and allow physical activity.
Follow-Up and Rehabilitation: Patients will return to the facility for scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure the healing process is going well, that bowel function is normal, and that the patient is on track for a full recovery.

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Rectal cancer
Large rectal polyps
Severe inflammatory bowel disease
Rectal strictures or obstruction
Non-healing rectal ulcers

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Open Low Anterior Resection
Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection
Robotic-Assisted Low Anterior Resection

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Condition: Diagnosed with Severe Rectal Cancer (Rectum) or Rectal Disease, which requires Surgical Removal
Tumor location: Lower or Middle Rectum (candidate for preserving Sphincter Surgery)
Candidate for Total Abdominal Surgery (healthy enough to have a history of Major Abdominal Surgery)
Lung Function, Heart Function, and Kidney Function are Adequate (medical clearance assessment)

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Surgical staples for bowel reconnection
Absorbable sutures for internal tissue closure
Temporary drainage tubes for fluid removal

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Temporary ileostomy or colostomy
Lymph node dissection
Tumor biopsy
Stoma closure surgery (if required)

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Complete removal of rectal cancer or diseased tissue
Preservation of bowel continuity
Avoidance of permanent colostomy in many patients
Improved survival and disease control
Better quality of life

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Complete removal of diseased rectal tissue
Preservation of normal bowel function
Reduced cancer recurrence risk
Improved digestion and quality of life
Long-term disease control

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