
Endoscopic colorectal surgery
Minimally invasive treatment of diseases of the colon and rectum, for faster recovery and smaller scars.
What is it?

When is it indicated?
When small pouches that form on the colon become repeatedly infected, removing the weakened segment puts an end to the attacks.
When a polyp is too large to be removed during a colonoscopy, a minimally invasive resection is proposed.
When a tumor is discovered, removing the affected segment of intestine is the gold-standard treatment.
When the inflammation no longer responds to medication, surgery removes the most affected portion to relieve the patient.
When the rectum descends abnormally, the operation repositions and secures it to restore everyday comfort.
Preparation
Procedure
General anesthesia
Introduction of the camera and instruments through small incisions
Mobilization and resection of the affected segment of colon or rectum
Restoration of digestive continuity by suturing or stapling
Leak testing and closure of the incisions
Post-operative monitoring with gradual resumption of eating
Duration
2 to 4 hours depending on the operation
Aftercare & Recovery
Bowel function usually returns within a few days, along with a gradual return to eating. The hospital stay is shorter than after conventional surgery and the scars are discreet. The surgical specimens undergo histopathological analysis, the results of which guide follow-up.
Risks and side effects
These risks remain rare. Your surgeon will inform you in detail before the procedure.
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