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Colon and rectal cancer: surgery and treatment options

Colorectal cancer: 27 methods with evidence, selected by diagnosis. For Colon Cancer: postoperative complications: 10.6% (single-port laparoscopic surgery) vs 13.9% (multiport laparoscopic surgery); 30 days. Bookimed lists 38 surgeons at 30 clinics in 9 countries; packages from 810 USD. StudyPackage

Research project led by Yevhenii Kozlov · Co-Founder of BookimedUpdated 21 October 2026Sources linked throughout
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How surgery works and how approaches differ

Colon cancer operations differ in how much bowel and surrounding tissue they remove. The surgical plan also defines which blood vessels and lymph nodes are included. For right-sided colon cancer, a 2026 position statement supports standard high-quality right hemicolectomy, removal of the right part of the colon, as the default for most patients. Complete mesocolic excision is a more extensive approach involving the tissue around the colon. It can increase the number of lymph nodes removed, but a definite survival advantage has not been established.

For cancer in the middle or lower rectum, total mesorectal excision removes the rectum’s surrounding fatty tissue as part of cancer surgery. A different approach, local removal of the tumour combined with radiotherapy, may preserve the organ in selected patients. The choice concerns both cancer treatment and the effect of treatment on everyday function.

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Methods and what the numbers show

Methods at Bookimed clinics

Method What it is
Heated chemotherapy inside the abdomen (HIPEC) Heated chemotherapy is circulated inside the abdomen as part of treatment for peritoneal cancer deposits.

Other methods with evidence

Method What it is What the numbers show
Contact radiation treatment of a rectal tumour A radiation source is placed close to the rectal tumour to deliver local treatment. — Rectal cancer after local excision
  • overall survival: 84.2% (local excision plus contact brachytherapy and EBRT); 5 years; n=323 patients (study) [2]
Removal of the colon with its surrounding mesocolon The surgeon removes the affected colon together with its intact surrounding lymph-bearing tissue.
    Removal of visible tumour deposits in the abdomen The surgeon removes visible cancer deposits from surfaces inside the abdomen.
      Endoscopic bowel tumour removal An endoscope passed into the bowel allows a local tumour to be removed from inside the bowel.
        Bowel tumour removal through small incisions The surgeon removes the affected bowel using a camera and instruments through small abdominal incisions.
          Anterior rectal resection preserving the anal sphincter The surgeon removes the affected rectum and reconnects the bowel while preserving the anal sphincter.
            Removal of lateral pelvic lymph nodes The surgeon removes lymph nodes beside the rectum along the lateral pelvic walls.
              Removal of liver metastases The surgeon removes liver tissue containing cancer that has spread from the bowel.
                Local removal of a rectal tumour The surgeon removes the rectal tumour locally while retaining the rest of the rectum.
                  Microwave ablation of a tumour Microwave energy heats and destroys the targeted tumour tissue.
                  • complications: 55% (radiofrequency ablation) vs 74% (microwave ablation) [3]
                  Omitting lateral pelvic lymph node removal Rectal cancer treatment proceeds without removal of lateral pelvic lymph nodes.
                    Open bowel surgery The surgeon removes the affected bowel through an abdominal incision providing direct access.
                      Partial removal of the tissue around the rectum The surgeon removes the affected rectum with part of its surrounding fatty lymph-bearing tissue.
                        Removal of the colon and rectum The surgeon removes both the colon and rectum.
                          External radiotherapy Radiation delivered from outside the body targets the cancer.
                            Radiofrequency ablation of a tumour Radiofrequency energy heats and destroys the targeted tumour tissue.
                            • complications: 55% (radiofrequency ablation) vs 74% (microwave ablation) [3]
                            Robot-assisted bowel tumour removal The surgeon controls robotic instruments to remove the affected bowel.
                              Removal of a section of colon The surgeon removes only the affected section of colon.
                                Laparoscopic bowel surgery through one incision The surgeon performs laparoscopic bowel surgery through a single access incision. — Colon Cancer
                                • postoperative complications: 10.6% (single-port laparoscopic surgery) vs 13.9% (multiport laparoscopic surgery); 30 days [4]
                                Watch-and-wait monitoring After a clinical complete response, patients undergo close monitoring instead of immediate rectal surgery.
                                  Drug treatment that acts throughout the body Anticancer medicines treat disease throughout the body.
                                    Removal of the rectum and surrounding tissue through the anus (TaTME) The surgeon dissects the rectum and its surrounding tissue using access through the anus. — Patients undergoing taTME
                                    • local recurrence: 3.4% (transanal total mesorectal excision); 0.7–5.5 years follow-up; n=4,987 patients (study) [5]
                                    Endoscopic rectal tumour removal through the anus (TEM/TAMIS) Special instruments passed through the anus allow local removal of a rectal tumour.
                                      Removal of the rectum and its surrounding tissue (TME) The surgeon removes the rectum together with its surrounding fatty tissue containing lymph nodes.
                                        Combined drug treatment and radiotherapy before surgery Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are delivered before the planned rectal operation.
                                          Removal of the whole colon The surgeon removes the whole colon.

                                            When surgery may help and what alternatives to discuss

                                            For right-sided colon cancer, complete mesocolic excision may be considered for physically fit patients with high-risk or anatomically complex disease, rather than for everyone. The 2026 position statement places this surgery in experienced units with appropriate training and quality checks.

                                            For rectal cancer, local tumour removal with radiotherapy is an option to discuss when preserving the rectum is a priority or a larger operation is unsuitable. The patients studied in a 2026 review had disease up to clinical stage T3 and/or a favourable response to treatment before surgery; this is not a general recommendation for every rectal tumour.

                                            Cancer extending beyond the usual rectal surgery planes, or returning in the pelvis, needs an individual assessment by specialists working together. More extensive surgery must balance complete cancer removal against organ function and quality of life. If a transanal approach, operating through the anus, is being considered for a complex case, a 2020 consensus recommends referral to an expert centre for that technique.

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                                            Expected outcomes and limits of the evidence

                                            A 2026 review of 12 randomized trials included 3,107 patients having surgery for colorectal cancer. During the operation, robot-assisted surgery had lower odds of needing a switch to open surgery than conventional keyhole surgery: an odds ratio of 0.42, with a 95% confidence interval of 0.28 to 0.63. This is a relative comparison, not the percentage of patients who needed open surgery. Robot-assisted operations took an average of 23.8 minutes longer, while the postoperative hospital stay was an average of 0.8 days shorter. These are pooled group differences, not a prediction of an individual’s recovery.

                                            A separate 2026 review compared outpatient and inpatient keyhole colorectal surgery across seven studies, involving 1,546 outpatient and 56,279 inpatient patients. It found no statistically significant difference in readmission within 30 days. These findings concern selected patients and do not establish that outpatient surgery is suitable for everyone.

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                                            Risks to discuss with your surgeon

                                            Risks studied after keyhole colorectal surgery include leakage at the bowel join, delayed return of bowel movement, wound infection, another operation and death. The 2026 outpatient-versus-inpatient review found no statistically significant differences in reoperation or mortality between the groups; this does not mean those risks were absent.

                                            Rectal surgery can affect urinary and sexual function. A 2021 consensus focuses on preserving a tissue layer near the rectum to help protect these functions. The balance between functional protection and cancer surgery is a useful topic for discussion with the surgeon.

                                            More extensive surgery has additional trade-offs. Complete mesocolic excision can carry increased procedural risk when dissecting around major blood vessels. For advanced or recurrent rectal cancer requiring pelvic exenteration, extensive surgery in the pelvis, a 2023 consensus highlights serious complications, permanent loss of organ function and reduced quality of life.

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                                            Recovery and follow-up care

                                            Bowel preparation depends on the operation. Recommendations published in 2023 suggest oral antibiotics alone or a bowel-cleansing preparation plus oral antibiotics before minimally invasive right-colon surgery. They suggest the combined preparation for left-colon and sigmoid surgery, and for right-colon surgery when the bowel join is made inside the abdomen. For minimally invasive rectal surgery, they suggest adding an enema. These are conditional recommendations to discuss with the surgical team, not a preparation regimen to start independently.

                                            Recovery planning includes care after leaving hospital. A 2024 consensus on same-day colectomy includes both hospital monitoring and home monitoring among its quality measures. A plan for going home therefore needs to cover how the team will monitor recovery, not simply a discharge date.

                                            After colorectal cancer surgery intended to cure the cancer, longer-term follow-up includes planning colonoscopy to check the remaining bowel for new cancers. The 2016 surveillance recommendations also address checks for local recurrence after rectal cancer. Discuss the examination schedule and who will arrange it with the treating team.

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                                            Germany · 5 entries
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                                            Manuela SeifertManuela Seifert Medical Center in Solingen

                                            Solingen, Germany

                                            Mastectomy; Removal of colon cancer; Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy

                                            In practice since 2000

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                                            Peter SchenkerPeter Schenker Medical Center in Solingen

                                            Solingen, Germany

                                            Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Mohs microsurgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2007

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                                            Wolfgang SchröderWolfgang Schröder Helios Gesundheit

                                            Wuppertal, Germany

                                            Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Mohs microsurgery; Lung cancer surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Throat cancer operation; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2001

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                                            Florian Gebauer Chief Of General And Visceral SurgeryFlorian Gebauer Chief Of General And Visceral Surgery Helios Gesundheit

                                            Wuppertal, Germany

                                            Small intestine resection; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2008

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                                            Lars BönickeLars Bönicke Helios Gesundheit

                                            Wuppertal, Germany

                                            Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 2011

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                                            Turkey · 1–12 of 18 entries
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                                            Pekize Eker BalciogluPekize Eker Balcioglu Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

                                            In practice since 2002

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                                            Cengiz DibekogluCengiz Dibekoglu Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

                                            In practice since 1991

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                                            Halil AlisHalil Alis Valued Med Hub Hospitals

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection

                                            In practice since 1992

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                                            Turgut CamkiranTurgut Camkiran Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 1978

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                                            Erol KilicErol Kilic Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2009

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                                            Kadir DicleKadir Dicle Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2000

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                                            Levent Akgun KazakLevent Akgun Kazak Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2008

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                                            Soykan BarlasSoykan Barlas VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2002

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                                            Levent KaptanogluLevent Kaptanoglu VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 1992

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                                            Mehmet Akif AydinMehmet Akif Aydin Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Throat cancer operation; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 1998

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                                            Mehmet SaydamMehmet Saydam Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Mastectomy; Breast cancer surgery; Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 2001

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                                            Abdulcabbar KartalAbdulcabbar Kartal Anadolu Medical Center

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Esophagectomy; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2007

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                                            Turkey · 13–18 of 18 entries
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                                            Kivanc Derya PekerKivanc Derya Peker Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Thyroid resection; Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2004

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                                            Vafi AtalayVafi Atalay Anadolu Medical Center

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

                                            In practice since 2004

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                                            Volkan KinasVolkan Kinas Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Liver resection; Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 2015

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                                            Hanifi OnalanHanifi Onalan Atlas University Hospital

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Thyroid resection; Small intestine resection; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 1999

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                                            Ibrahim AliosmanogluIbrahim Aliosmanoglu Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

                                            Antalya, Turkey

                                            Whipple surgery; Liver resection; Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 2003

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                                            Yasir GozuYasir Gozu Avrupa Cerrahi Proctology Center

                                            Istanbul, Turkey

                                            Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 2002

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                                            Austria · 1 entries
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                                            Thomas Bachleitner-HofmannThomas Bachleitner-Hofmann Confraternitaet & Goldenes Kreuz Private Clinic

                                            Vienna, Austria

                                            Removal of colon cancer; Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Colectomy (large bowel resection); Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 2001

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                                            Spain · 4 entries
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                                            Xavier Centeno ForniesXavier Centeno Fornies Centro Médico Teknon

                                            Barcelona, Spain

                                            Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Throat cancer operation; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 1994

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                                            Cesar Canales BedoyaCesar Canales Bedoya Hospital Ruber Internacional

                                            Madrid, Spain

                                            Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

                                            In practice since 1950

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                                            Domenico SabiaDomenico Sabia Centro Médico Teknon

                                            Barcelona, Spain

                                            Removal of colon cancer; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Colectomy (large bowel resection); Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 2002

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                                            Carlos Garcia VasquezCarlos Garcia Vasquez Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD

                                            Madrid, Spain

                                            Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

                                            In practice since 2006

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                                            Israel · 6 entries
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                                            Joseph KlauznerJoseph Klauzner Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

                                            Tel Aviv, Israel

                                            Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 1984

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                                            Ron GreenbergRon Greenberg Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

                                            Tel Aviv, Israel

                                            Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

                                            In practice since 1991

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                                            Gideon GoldmanGideon Goldman Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

                                            Tel Aviv, Israel

                                            Small intestine resection; Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            In practice since 1984

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                                            Hagit TulchinskyHagit Tulchinsky Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

                                            Tel Aviv, Israel

                                            Small intestine resection; Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            In practice since 1991

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                                            Alon PikarskyAlon Pikarsky Hadassah Medical Center

                                            Jerusalem, Israel

                                            Da Vinci Robotic System; Small intestine resection; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 1987

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                                            Almog Ben YaacovAlmog Ben Yaacov Sheba Medical Center

                                            Ramat Gan, Israel

                                            Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2006

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                                            Czech Republic · 1 entries
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                                            Jaroslav TvaruzekJaroslav Tvaruzek Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

                                            Velke Mezirici, Czech Republic

                                            Thyroid resection; Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 1990

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                                            Italy · 1 entries
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                                            Riccardo RosatiRiccardo Rosati San Raffaele

                                            Milan, Italy

                                            Stomach cancer surgery; Small intestine resection; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Rectal resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 1985

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                                            Thailand · 1 entries
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                                            Doctor Puttapong SerttikulDoctor Puttapong Serttikul Intrarat Hospital

                                            Bangkok, Thailand

                                            Rectal resection

                                            In practice since 2007

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                                            Republic of Korea · 1 entries
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                                            Park SundoPark Sundo NAEUN HOSPITAL

                                            Incheon, Republic of Korea

                                            Colectomy (large bowel resection); Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            In practice since 2000

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                                            Programmes and prices

                                            Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital · 1 entries
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                                            Da Vinci Robotic Colorectal Resection Surgery Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital USD 14032Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
                                            What the programme includes

                                            Da Vinci Robotic Colorectal Resection Surgery

                                            Included: Colonoscopy

                                            Included: Removal of colon cancer

                                            Included: Individual chamber

                                            Included: Transfer airport-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 10 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: Single superior chamber with a bathroom, internet and television. 5 meals per day. Drinks are included in the price. Medical concierge service during examinations, consultations and surgeries

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                                            Centro Médico Teknon · 3 entries
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                                            Rectal Resection with Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Technique — JCI-Accredited Hospital Centro Médico Teknon USD 17942Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Rectal Resection with Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Technique — JCI-Accredited Hospital

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Preoperative tests

                                            Included: Medications

                                            Included: Follow-up examination

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Transfer is not included

                                            Stay: 5 days in the hospital

                                            Stay: 14 days in the hotel

                                            Additional source terms: Diagnostics: Not included in the package. Preoperative tests and staging examinations may be required depending on the diagnosis and previous medical records. Possible diagnostics if needed: Colorectal surgery consultation Blood tests and coagulation profile ECG Anesthesiology consultation Colonoscopy, if not yet performed Biopsy / pathology review Pelvic MRI CT scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis PET-CT, if oncological staging is required Also includes: Laparoscopic rectal resection Surgeon’s fee Medical team fees General anesthesia Operating room fee Medications used during hospitalization Consumable materials 5 nights of hospitalization Nursing care during hospital stay Postoperative monitoring Basic postoperative medical control Initial recovery recommendations before discharge Implant: No implant applicable This package is designed for patients who require rectal resection using a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach. The operation is performed through small incisions, which may help reduce surgical trauma, postoperative pain, and recovery time compared with open surgery. The package includes the surgical procedure, general anesthesia, medical team fees, operating room use, medications and consumable materials used during hospitalization, as well as 5 nights in the hospital for postoperative monitoring and recovery. The program is suitable for patients with rectal tumors, selected benign rectal disease, complex polyps, or other conditions where the colorectal surgeon confirms that rectal resection is medically indicated. The final surgical plan depends on the patient’s diagnosis, tumor location if oncological, previous examinations, general health condition, and whether additional treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stoma formation, or extended lymph node dissection is required.

                                            Additional charges: Diagnostics: Not included in the package. Preoperative tests and staging examinations may be required depending on the diagnosis and previous medical records. Possible diagnostics if needed: Colorectal surgery consultation Blood tests and coagulation profile ECG Anesthesiology consultation Colonoscopy, if not yet performed Biopsy / pathology review Pelvic MRI CT scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis PET-CT, if oncological staging is required Also includes: Laparoscopic rectal resection Surgeon’s fee Medical team fees General anesthesia Operating room fee Medications used during hospitalization Consumable materials 5 nights of hospitalization Nursing care during hospital stay Postoperative monitoring Basic postoperative medical control Initial recovery recommendations before discharge Implant: No implant applicable This package is designed for patients who require rectal resection using a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach. The operation is performed through small incisions, which may help reduce surgical trauma, postoperative pain, and recovery time compared with open surgery. The package includes the surgical procedure, general anesthesia, medical team fees, operating room use, medications and consumable materials used during hospitalization, as well as 5 nights in the hospital for postoperative monitoring and recovery. The program is suitable for patients with rectal tumors, selected benign rectal disease, complex polyps, or other conditions where the colorectal surgeon confirms that rectal resection is medically indicated. The final surgical plan depends on the patient’s diagnosis, tumor location if oncological, previous examinations, general health condition, and whether additional treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stoma formation, or extended lymph node dissection is required.

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                                            Rectal surgery, leading specialist Dr.Centeno Centro Médico Teknon USD 6728.27Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Rectal surgery, leading specialist Dr.Centeno

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

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                                            Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (Minimally Invasive) PIPAC Centro Médico Teknon USD 22427.56Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (Minimally Invasive) PIPAC

                                            Included: Removal of colon cancer

                                            Included: Stomach cancer surgery

                                            Included: Pancreatic cancer surgery

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 2 days in the hospital

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hotel

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                                            VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital · 1 entries
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                                            Laparoscopic Subtotal Colectomy Package | Expert Care for Complex Gastrointestinal Conditions VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital USD 15000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Laparoscopic Subtotal Colectomy Package | Expert Care for Complex Gastrointestinal Conditions

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Included: CT Scan

                                            Included: Follow-up examination

                                            Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist

                                            Included: Consultation with a gastroenterologist

                                            Included: Follow-up visit

                                            Included: Full board (breakfast+lunch+dinner+drinks)

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: Restore Digestive Health with Confidence – Colectomy Surgery Package If you’re facing chronic bowel disease, colon cancer, or complications like diverticulitis, our Colectomy Surgery offers a safe and effective solution to protect your long-term digestive health. This procedure involves the partial or complete removal of the colon, depending on your medical needs, and is performed by expert colorectal surgeons using either open or minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques. Our package includes a full pre-operative assessment, imaging (CT/MRI), surgical procedure, 5–7 day hospital stay in a private room, post-operative monitoring, and nutritional care during recovery. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be supported with VIP airport–hotel–hospital transfers and multilingual care coordination, ensuring a smooth and fully guided treatment experience. Take the next step toward relief and recovery—expert surgical care, from diagnosis to healing.

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                                            Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International) · 1 entries
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                                            Robotic Colon Cancer Removal — All-Inclusive Package with 4-Night Hotel Stay Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International) USD 16000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Robotic Colon Cancer Removal — All-Inclusive Package with 4-Night Hotel Stay

                                            Included: Removal of colon cancer

                                            Included: Consultation with an oncologist

                                            Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist

                                            Included: Complete blood count (CBC)

                                            Included: Biochemistry blood test

                                            Included: Electrocardiogram (ECG)

                                            Included: Chest X-ray

                                            Included: Abdominal and pelvic CT

                                            Included: PET/CT

                                            Included: Ultrasound

                                            Included: Follow-up examination

                                            Included: Post-operative care

                                            Included: 3 meals per day by nutritionist

                                            Included: 24-hr nurse services

                                            Included: 4* Hotel

                                            Included: VIP transfer (premium vehicle service, all transfers between airport, hotel and clinic)

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 6 days in the hospital

                                            Stay: 4 days in the hotel

                                            Additional source terms: Performed by expert colorectal & oncologic surgeons with thousands of successful cases Laparoscopic or open colectomy options for faster recovery and less pain Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation (CT/MRI, bloodwork, anesthesia consultation) Full hospital stay included (5–7 days, private room with companion) Personalized postoperative oncology plan based on pathology Advanced pathology analysis with rapid reporting Dedicated international patient coordinator available 24/7 Affordable price compared to UK/EU without compromising quality Free online consultation + medical second opinion before arrival Airport–hotel–hospital transfers included

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                                            VM Medical Park Florya Hospital · 2 entries
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                                            .. VM Medical Park Florya Hospital USD 15000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Excluded: Transfer is not included

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                                            Resection + anastomosis. VM Medical Park Florya Hospital USD 13900Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Resection + anastomosis.

                                            Included: Removal of colon cancer

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Excluded: Transfer is not included

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                                            Anadolu Medical Center · 5 entries
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                                            LAPAROSCOPIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER Exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center Develope Anadolu Medical Center USD 29800Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            LAPAROSCOPIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER Exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center Develope

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist

                                            Included: General anesthesia

                                            Included: Blood tests

                                            Included: Medical Examination for pre-operation

                                            Included: Post-op medications

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Included: Transfer airport-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 15 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE COLORECTAL SURGERY EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT Anadolu Medical Center – Developed and performed by Prof. Vafi Atalay About the WAFI Procedure The WAFI Procedure is an innovative surgical concept designed to protect the colorectal anastomosis following surgery for rectal and colorectal cancers. After the diseased portion of the intestine or rectum is removed, intestinal continuity is restored by creating a colorectal anastomosis. To protect this surgical connection during the critical healing phase, the WAFI technique uses a controlled tube-based ileostomy diversion system. This system temporarily diverts intestinal contents away from the anastomosis, helping reduce the risk of complications while maintaining bowel continuity. Unlike conventional diversion techniques that require the creation of a stoma and a second operation for closure, the WAFI system allows temporary diversion through a tube-based mechanism that can be removed once healing is complete. The procedure can be performed using laparoscopic or robot-assisted minimally invasive colorectal surgery, allowing precise oncologic resection while minimizing surgical trauma and supporting faster postoperative recovery. This specialized surgical approach is exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center. LAPAROSCOPIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER – by Prof. Vafi Atalay Procedure Includes Low anterior resection WAFI procedure with full diversion tube ileostomy Laparoscopic minimally invasive colorectal surgery Hospital Stay Average 14 days hospitalization (including 1 day intensive care unit stay) Clinical Information Standard pathological examination Postoperative monitoring in the intensive care unit

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                                            “ROBOTIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN Anadolu Medical Center USD 32600Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
                                            What the programme includes

                                            “ROBOTIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Included: Da Vinci Robotic System

                                            Included: Robotic low anterior resection (LAR)

                                            Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist

                                            Included: General anesthesia

                                            Included: Medical Examination for pre-operation

                                            Included: Post-op medications

                                            Included: Blood tests

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Included: Transfer airport-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 15 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE COLORECTAL SURGERY EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT Anadolu Medical Center – Developed and performed by Prof. Vafi Atalay About the WAFI Procedure The WAFI Procedure is an innovative surgical concept designed to protect the colorectal anastomosis following surgery for rectal and colorectal cancers. After the diseased portion of the intestine or rectum is removed, intestinal continuity is restored by creating a colorectal anastomosis. To protect this surgical connection during the critical healing phase, the WAFI technique uses a controlled tube-based ileostomy diversion system. This system temporarily diverts intestinal contents away from the anastomosis, helping reduce the risk of complications while maintaining bowel continuity. Unlike conventional diversion techniques that require the creation of a stoma and a second operation for closure, the WAFI system allows temporary diversion through a tube-based mechanism that can be removed once healing is complete. The procedure can be performed using laparoscopic or robot-assisted minimally invasive colorectal surgery, allowing precise oncologic resection while minimizing surgical trauma and supporting faster postoperative recovery. This specialized surgical approach is exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center. ROBOTIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER – by Prof. Vafi Atalay Procedure Includes Low anterior resection WAFI procedure with full diversion tube ileostomy Robot-assisted colorectal surgery Hospital Stay Average 14 days hospitalization (including 1 day intensive care unit stay) Clinical Information Standard pathological examination Postoperative monitoring in the intensive care unit

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                                            LAPAROSCOPIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOP Anadolu Medical Center USD 38000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
                                            What the programme includes

                                            LAPAROSCOPIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOP

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Resection of large intestine

                                            Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist

                                            Included: Post-op medications

                                            Included: Blood tests

                                            Included: General anesthesia

                                            Included: Medical Examination for pre-operation

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Included: Transfer airport-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 13 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE COLORECTAL SURGERY EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT Anadolu Medical Center – Developed and performed by Prof. Vafi Atalay About the WAFI Procedure The WAFI Procedure is an innovative surgical concept designed to protect the colorectal anastomosis following surgery for rectal and colorectal cancers. After the diseased portion of the intestine or rectum is removed, intestinal continuity is restored by creating a colorectal anastomosis. To protect this surgical connection during the critical healing phase, the WAFI technique uses a controlled tube-based ileostomy diversion system. This system temporarily diverts intestinal contents away from the anastomosis, helping reduce the risk of complications while maintaining bowel continuity. Unlike conventional diversion techniques that require the creation of a stoma and a second operation for closure, the WAFI system allows temporary diversion through a tube-based mechanism that can be removed once healing is complete. The procedure can be performed using laparoscopic or robot-assisted minimally invasive colorectal surgery, allowing precise oncologic resection while minimizing surgical trauma and supporting faster postoperative recovery. This specialized surgical approach is exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center. LAPAROSCOPIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH POSSIBLE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER – by Prof. Vafi Atalay Procedure Includes Anterior resection Laparoscopic minimally invasive colorectal surgery Possible WAFI procedure depending on surgical indication Hospital Stay Average 12 days hospitalization (including 1 day intensive care unit stay) Clinical Information Standard pathological examination Postoperative monitoring in the intensive care unit

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                                            ROBOTIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH POSSIBLE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN Anadolu Medical Center USD 33000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
                                            What the programme includes

                                            ROBOTIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH POSSIBLE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Resection of large intestine

                                            Included: Robotic low anterior resection (LAR)

                                            Included: Da Vinci Robotic System

                                            Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist

                                            Included: General anesthesia

                                            Included: Blood tests

                                            Included: Medical Examination for pre-operation

                                            Included: Post-op medications

                                            Included: Electrocardiogram (ECG)

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Included: Transfer airport-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 13 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE COLORECTAL SURGERY EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT Anadolu Medical Center – Developed and performed by Prof. Vafi Atalay About the WAFI Procedure The WAFI Procedure is an innovative surgical concept designed to protect the colorectal anastomosis following surgery for rectal and colorectal cancers. After the diseased portion of the intestine or rectum is removed, intestinal continuity is restored by creating a colorectal anastomosis. ROBOTIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH POSSIBLE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER – by Prof. Vafi Atalay Procedure Includes Anterior resection Robot-assisted minimally invasive colorectal surgery Possible WAFI procedure depending on surgical indication Hospital Stay Average 12 days hospitalization (including 1 day intensive care unit stay) Clinical Information Standard pathological examination Postoperative monitoring in the intensive care unit To protect this surgical connection during the critical healing phase, the WAFI technique uses a controlled tube-based ileostomy diversion system. This system temporarily diverts intestinal contents away from the anastomosis, helping reduce the risk of complications while maintaining bowel continuity. Unlike conventional diversion techniques that require the creation of a stoma and a second operation for closure, the WAFI system allows temporary diversion through a tube-based mechanism that can be removed once healing is complete. The procedure can be performed using laparoscopic or robot-assisted minimally invasive colorectal surgery, allowing precise oncologic resection while minimizing surgical trauma and supporting faster postoperative recovery. This specialized surgical approach is exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center.

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                                            LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FOR LEFT-SIDED COLON CANCER Anadolu Medical Center USD 20600Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FOR LEFT-SIDED COLON CANCER

                                            Included: Hemicolectomy

                                            Included: Da Vinci Robotic System

                                            Included: Removal of colon cancer

                                            Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist

                                            Included: General anesthesia

                                            Included: Blood tests

                                            Included: Medical Examination for pre-operation

                                            Included: Post-op medications

                                            Included: Electrocardiogram (ECG)

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Included: Transfer airport-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 11 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE REMOVAL OF THE LEFT COLON Laparoscopic left hemicolectomy provides an effective minimally invasive treatment option for diseases affecting the left colon. The laparoscopic approach allows surgeons to perform precise colorectal surgery through small incisions while minimizing surgical trauma and supporting faster recovery. PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION Laparoscopic left hemicolectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving the removal of the left portion of the colon using advanced laparoscopic techniques. Small incisions are used to insert surgical instruments and a camera, allowing surgeons to perform the procedure with high precision. After removal of the affected colon segment, the remaining parts of the intestine are reconnected to restore digestive continuity. WHAT’S INCLUDED The treatment package includes: • Laparoscopic left hemicolectomy surgery • One surgical assistant during the operation • Pre-operative anesthesiology evaluation and routine anesthesia tests • Operating room services and surgical team • All procedure-related surgical materials and medications • Daily physician visits during hospitalization • Approximately 10 days inpatient hospital stay (including 1 day ICU monitoring) • Accommodation for one accompanying person • Standard pathological examination of the surgical specimen

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                                            Navamin 9 Hospital · 2 entries
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                                            Colonoscopy Navamin 9 Hospital USD 810Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Colonoscopy

                                            Included: Colonoscopy

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Excluded: Transfer is not included

                                            Stay: 1 days in the hospital

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                                            Colonoscopy Navamin 9 Hospital USD 810Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Colonoscopy

                                            Included: Colonoscopy

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Excluded: Transfer is not included

                                            Stay: 1 days in the hospital

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                                            Memorial Göztepe Hospital · 2 entries
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                                            Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor Memorial Göztepe Hospital USD 28120Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

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                                            Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors Memorial Göztepe Hospital USD 29800Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

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                                            Memorial Şişli Hospital · 3 entries
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                                            Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor Memorial Şişli Hospital USD 28120Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

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                                            Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors Memorial Şişli Hospital USD 29800Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

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                                            Memorial Şişli Hospital USD 2994Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: VIP transfer (premium vehicle service, all transfers between airport, hotel and clinic)

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 3 days in the hospital

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                                            Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital · 2 entries
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                                            Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital USD 28120Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

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                                            Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital USD 29800Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

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                                            Memorial Ataşehir Hospital · 2 entries
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                                            Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor Memorial Ataşehir Hospital USD 28120Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Tumor

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

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                                            Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors Memorial Ataşehir Hospital USD 29800Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Tumors

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Stay: 7 days in the hospital

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                                            Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD · 3 entries
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                                            Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD USD 10092.4Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Excluded: Accommodation is not included

                                            Excluded: Transfer is not included

                                            Stay: 4 days in the hospital

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                                            Robotic Da Vinci Rectal Cancer Surgery (TME) – Premium Package Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD USD 12629Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Robotic Da Vinci Rectal Cancer Surgery (TME) – Premium Package

                                            Included: Rectal resection

                                            Included: Da Vinci Robotic System

                                            Included: Laparoscopic mesorectumrctonomy

                                            Included: 24-hr nurse services

                                            Included: Consultation with a surgeon

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Included: Transfer to the clinic

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 5 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: Your surgeon is always Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez: he personally performs every surgery, and the surgeon who assesses you is the surgeon who operates on you. Robotic Da Vinci surgery for rectal cancer (low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision), performed by Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez, colorectal and robotic surgeon with Da Vinci Xi colorectal training, at HLA Moncloa University Hospital, Madrid (recognized among the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek). The package includes pre-operative consultation with the surgeon and anesthesia assessment, the robotic surgery, 5 nights in hospital with 24-hour nursing care, and post-operative surgical follow-up. Hotel–clinic transfer included. Hotel accommodation is not included. Each case is reviewed individually before travel; an online consultation is available in advance. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and staging tests are not included.

                                            Additional charges: Your surgeon is always Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez: he personally performs every surgery, and the surgeon who assesses you is the surgeon who operates on you. Robotic Da Vinci surgery for rectal cancer (low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision), performed by Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez, colorectal and robotic surgeon with Da Vinci Xi colorectal training, at HLA Moncloa University Hospital, Madrid (recognized among the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek). The package includes pre-operative consultation with the surgeon and anesthesia assessment, the robotic surgery, 5 nights in hospital with 24-hour nursing care, and post-operative surgical follow-up. Hotel–clinic transfer included. Hotel accommodation is not included. Each case is reviewed individually before travel; an online consultation is available in advance. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and staging tests are not included.

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                                            Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy (Sigmoid Colon Resection) – Premium Package Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD USD 9261Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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                                            Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy (Sigmoid Colon Resection) – Premium Package

                                            Included: Colectomy (large bowel resection)

                                            Included: 24-hr nurse services

                                            Included: Blood tests

                                            Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist

                                            Included: Consultation with a surgeon

                                            Included: Hospitalization

                                            Included: Transfer to the clinic

                                            Excluded: Airfare

                                            Excluded: Hotel

                                            Excluded: Additional activities not included

                                            Stay: 5 days in the hospital

                                            Additional source terms: Your surgeon is always Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez: he personally performs every surgery, and the surgeon who assesses you is the surgeon who operates on you. Minimally invasive sigmoidectomy (sigmoid colon resection) for sigmoid cancer, polyps not suitable for endoscopic removal or complicated diverticular disease, performed by Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez, colorectal and robotic surgeon, at HLA Moncloa University Hospital, Madrid (recognized among the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek). Laparoscopic approach, with robotic Da Vinci surgery available on request at an additional cost. The package includes pre-operative consultation with the surgeon and anesthesia assessment, the surgery, 5 nights in hospital with 24-hour nursing care, and post-operative surgical follow-up. Hotel–clinic transfer included. Hotel accommodation is not included. Online consultation available before travelling.

                                            Additional charges: Your surgeon is always Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez: he personally performs every surgery, and the surgeon who assesses you is the surgeon who operates on you. Minimally invasive sigmoidectomy (sigmoid colon resection) for sigmoid cancer, polyps not suitable for endoscopic removal or complicated diverticular disease, performed by Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez, colorectal and robotic surgeon, at HLA Moncloa University Hospital, Madrid (recognized among the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek). Laparoscopic approach, with robotic Da Vinci surgery available on request at an additional cost. The package includes pre-operative consultation with the surgeon and anesthesia assessment, the surgery, 5 nights in hospital with 24-hour nursing care, and post-operative surgical follow-up. Hotel–clinic transfer included. Hotel accommodation is not included. Online consultation available before travelling.

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                                            1. Colon and rectal cancer: surgeons
                                            2. Long-term outcomes of patients treated with contact X-ray brachytherapy and external beam (chemo)radiotherapy following local excision of rectal adenocarcinoma.
                                            3. Comparison of Microwave and Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Pulmonary Metastasis of Colorectal Cancer.
                                            4. Short-term Outcomes of Single-port Versus Multiport Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Cancer: The SIMPLE Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial.
                                            5. A systematic review and meta-analysis of oncological outcomes with transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer.

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