Surgery to remove the anus, the rectum, and part of the sigmoid colon through an incision made in the abdomen. The end of the intestine is attached to an opening in the surface of the abdomen and body [..]

Surgical removal of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon, resulting in the need for a permanent colostomy.

A surgical procedure in which cancer cells in the anus, rectum and part of the large intestine are removed through an incision made in the abdomen.

Abdominoperineal resection is an operation to remove anal cancer. The surgeon removes the anus, your rectum (back passage) and part of your lower bowel (the colon). They may also remove some lymph nodes. The surgeon brings the end of the bowel out on to the abdominal (tummy) wall during the operation to form a colostomy (stoma).

An operation for rectal cancer, which involves removing part of the colon and the rectum and anus and creating a permanent colostomy. Also used for anal cancer.

Surgery to remove the anus, the rectum, and part of the sigmoid colon through an incision made in the abdomen. The end of the intestine is attached to an opening in the surface of the abdomen and body waste is collected in a disposable bag outside of the body. This opening is called a colostomy. Lymph nodes that contain cancer may also be removed d [..]