Have you been recently diagnosed with bowel cancer or suspected to have bowel cancer? This is an extremely unnerving time filled with anxiety nervousness and at times a sense of impatience in wanting to have things resolved quickly.
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In the hands of experienced and high-volume colorectal surgeon Dr Terence Chua, majority of bowel surgery is performed by minimally invasive techniques. However, at times, in situations where there is cancer invasion into other adjacent organs an open approach would be safer, and the safety factor would be of utmost importance in the surgical decision making.
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Dr Terence Chua, general and colorectal surgeon, whose practice is well established on the Southside of Brisbane now brings his skills and expertise to the Brisbane inner-city community at Greenslopes Private Hospital.
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Minimally invasive surgery is a surgical approach where small incisions are used to perform an operation that would result in less damage to the body than with conventional or traditional open surgery. MIS is associated with less pain; shorter length of hospital stay and fewer complications.
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Emerging data shows that there is an increasing number of bowel cancer diagnoses occurring in people between ages 20 and 49. Contrary to the prescribed notion of doing a stool test to screen for bowel cancer at the age of 50, do not ignore the symptoms if you are younger!
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If you need a diagnostic procedure like a colonoscopy or gastroscopy, cost is an important issue. However, surgical fees are often the last thing to be discussed. Brisbane Gold Coast Colorectal Surgeon Dr Terence Chua believes it is important for patients to make informed choices about their care. Here are some tips to help you work out if you are paying too much for your next surgery.
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If your doctor has referred you to have a colonoscopy, you’ll probably have many questions about what to expect. Often patients will have a gastroscopy at the same time to look at the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). While good preparation is essential, what you do after your colonoscopy (or combined endoscopy) is equally important. This guide will help you prepare for what to expect after your colonoscopy.
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