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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 Read the public programme source Ask about treatment \"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 32600 Bookimed 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 Read the public programme source Ask about treatment LAPAROSCOPIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER  EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOP Anadolu Medical Center USD 38000 Bookimed 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 Read the public programme source Ask about treatment ROBOTIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH POSSIBLE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER  EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN Anadolu Medical Center USD 33000 Bookimed 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. Read the public programme source Ask about treatment LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FOR LEFT-SIDED COLON CANCER Anadolu Medical Center USD 20600 Bookimed offer , Oct 2026 What the programme includes 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. 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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. 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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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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. 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