Colorectal surgery
We provide colorectal surgery for a range of conditions that affect the colon, rectum, anus and gastrointestinal tract. You can have your surgery as an outpatient or you may need to stay at our hospital until you recover.
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What is it for?
Conditions that affect the colon, rectum, anus and gastrointestinal tract
Treatment overview
Colorectal surgery focuses on treating conditions that affect the colon, rectum, anus and gastrointestinal tract.
If you鈥檙e affected by one of these conditions, you鈥檒l first meet one of our renowned consultant colorectal surgeons to discuss your health.
They鈥檒l then look inside your bowels by carrying out a colonoscopy.
A colonoscopy is a type of endoscopy that involves a long, thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end of it being passed through your back passage.
If surgery is required, your surgeon will aim to use keyhole surgery (also known as laparoscopic surgery) because of its many advantages.
Although keyhole surgery may not be possible for everyone, we鈥檒l work to find a solution that鈥檚 best for you.
Contact us today to start your five-star treatment journey and get back to the life you love.
Your surgery at AOA体育平台
World-leading gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons will oversee your treatment at AOA体育平台.
Before your surgery, your dedicated care team will guide you through what to expect, talk about your recovery plan and answer all your questions.
As one of our patients, you鈥檒l also benefit from extra touches such meals that are tailored to support your recovery.
You鈥檒l have a team of specialist nurses helping you get back on your feet quickly and safely.
You can choose additional therapies to help you make the most of your recovery and reduce any discomfort, such as reiki and acupuncture.
Once you鈥檙e ready to leave AOA体育平台, we鈥檒l give you advice to follow at home to help you have a speedy recovery.
We鈥檒l also keep in contact with you over the following weeks to ensure everything is going smoothly.
Why choose AOA体育平台
Excellence in one place
AOA体育平台, in collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, operate as teams of experts with world-class resources, dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care. Supported by the latest treatments, expert guidance, and a comfortable recovery environment in our patient rooms, you'll have everything you need to regain your best health.
Personal care, every time
Exceptional patient care is a way of life for us. We鈥檒l be with you every step of the way, tailoring your care to your specific needs, including healthy and delicious meals designed to support your recovery. We keep our staff-to-patient ratio low, so our nurses, clinicians, therapists, and support teams can offer a personalised, quality experience.
Effortlessly simple
We work together as one to guide you through every step of your patient experience. From explaining your personal treatment plan to ensuring all details are taken care of, we make the process stress-free, so you can focus on your health. Whether it鈥檚 your first consultation or follow-up care, our teams are here to provide seamless support and the peace of mind you deserve.
What's included in your package?
Choosing AOA体育平台 means your treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.
Your treatment package will include:
- Enhanced pre-admission assessment
- Your treatment with our complete care team at your fingertips
- Personalised aftercare and follow-up
We want you to be in control of your health. That鈥檚 why we also offer optional services such as comprehensive recovery packages and extra touches for you to choose from during your stay with us. To help you manage the cost, we also offer a 0% finance option, allowing you to spread the payments for your treatment over 12 months with no added interest. Learn more about our .
How to pay
- You can use private medical insurance (PMI) to access this treatment. We work with all major PMI providers in the UK and many internationally
- You can pay for yourself (self-pay)
- If you鈥檙e paying for yourself, we have 0% finance options available with Chrysalis. Find out more .
FAQs
Your surgeon may offer you a choice of open surgery (one long cut on your stomach) or keyhole surgery (two to four small cuts on your stomach).
Choosing between open surgery and keyhole surgery will depend on your general health, age and weight.
The types of colorectal surgeries our surgeons are highly trained in and regularly carry out include a partial colectomy or total colectomy. These involve removing part of or all of your colon.
Your surgeon may suggest a hemicolectomy, where half of your colon will be removed.
There is also the option to remove your colon and rectum with a proctocolectomy.
We also offer an anterior resection (removing the sigmoid colon and rectum), or an abdominoperineal resection (removing the sigmoid colon, rectum and anus).
It usually takes around six to twelve weeks to get back to normal after colorectal surgery.
Your consultant will advise you on what you can and can鈥檛 do during this time, and over the coming weeks and months.
Your consultant will discuss with you any side effects you might experience and how they鈥檒l be managed. The main side effects of colorectal surgery are:
Changes to how your bowel works
After surgery, you may struggle to have a poo for a few days. It鈥檚 also normal to have diarrhoea and a sore bottom.
Changes to how you have sex
Men may find it hard to get or keep an erection. While women may feel nervous or anxious about having sex, which could lead to their vagina becoming dry and sex being painful.
Changes to your diet
After surgery, you may find that certain foods upset your bowel, causing diarrhoea or wind.
Fatigue (tiredness or exhaustion)
After your surgery, you may find you tire easily after an activity or need to rest a lot during the day. It may take several months for this stop.
Pain
Most people will experience pain after their surgery. Your care team will talk to you about this and make sure you have the right pain relief to manage it.
Stoma
A stoma is an opening in the stomach that鈥檚 connected to the digestive system. It allows poo and other waste to leave your body and into a pouch.
Depending on your surgery, you may need a stoma for two to three months or more.
You may need a stoma made from your colon or ileum, these are known as a colostomy or ileostomy.