"Colorectal Medical Education Encyclopedia" publishes article to explain how sphincter saving surgery make preservation of the anus in rectal cancer patients possible
- Written by The Southern Cross
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 5 September 2022 - In Hong Kong and many other regions, colorectal cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer related death. Among all colorectal cancer patients, some patients suffer from low rectal cancer and the location of the tumour is very close to the anus, leading to the fear of whether they need to live with an ostomy for the rest of their life.