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Which Rectal Cancer Surgery Is for Me? Exploring Your Options

Which Rectal Cancer Surgery Is for Me? Exploring Your Options

Anal and rectal cancer can be scary diagnoses, which is why we specialize only in the most effective of care. Depending on where your cancer is localized, you may have a couple of different options when it comes to the removal of the tumor. Most surgeries are used in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiation, so make sure to develop a full plan of treatment with your oncologist. In the meantime, let’s discuss your rectal cancer surgery options.

Treating Rectal Cancer: What Is The LAR Surgery?

Treating Rectal Cancer: What Is The LAR Surgery?

If you have been diagnosed with rectal cancer, your doctor may suggest rectal cancer surgery to remove the areas affected by cancer. One of the surgeries he or she may suggest is the low anterior resection surgery, a procedure in which the portion of the rectum containing the tumor is removed. Below, we discuss the lower anterior resection (LAR) surgery including what it is, how it’s performed, and where you can have this procedure done.