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Advanced Surgical Care

Cancer Surgery

Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Bradenton, FL

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. Dr. Toomey performs robotic and laparoscopic colon and rectal resection for colorectal cancer — with coordination through a multidisciplinary cancer care team.

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What to Expect

  • Robotic and laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer
  • Low anterior resection for rectal cancer
  • Oncologic resection with adequate margins and lymph node harvest
  • Coordination with medical oncology and radiation oncology
  • Enhanced recovery protocol for faster return to cancer treatment

Benefits & Outcomes

Oncologic Principles

Adequate margins, mesocolic excision, and proper lymph node harvest — the foundations of curative colorectal cancer surgery.

Multidisciplinary Care

Surgery is one piece — Dr. Toomey coordinates with oncology for complete cancer management.

Minimally Invasive

Faster recovery from minimally invasive surgery means earlier return to adjuvant chemotherapy when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What stage of colon cancer requires surgery?

Stage I–III colon cancers are treated surgically. Stage IV may require surgery for obstruction or bleeding even if not curative.

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