Robotic/Laparoscopic Colectomy
Minimally invasive resection with oncologic margins and lymph node harvest.
Cancer
Colon Cancer — Surgical Treatment in Bradenton
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the US — and highly curable when caught early. Dr. Toomey performs minimally invasive colon resection for cancer with coordination through a multidisciplinary oncology team.
Request an Appointment →Common Signs & Symptoms
- !Change in bowel habits
- !Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
- !Abdominal discomfort or cramping
- !Unexplained weight loss
- !Fatigue
- !Feeling that bowel doesn't empty completely
What Causes This?
- •Adenomatous polyps progressing to cancer
- •Family history of colon cancer or polyps
- •Inflammatory bowel disease
- •Age > 50
- •Diet high in red and processed meat
Treatment Approaches
Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Coordinated with medical oncology based on stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage colon cancer requires surgery?▾
Stage I–III colon cancers are treated surgically. Stage IV may require surgery for obstruction or bleeding.
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