Colon cancer is one of the most common gastrointestinal cancers worldwide, but advances in early diagnosis and surgical techniques have significantly improved treatment outcomes. Colon Cancer Surgery plays a vital role in removing cancerous tissue, preventing disease progression, and improving long-term survival. At the Cancer Surgery Clinic in Mumbai, Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan, a Top Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai, offers comprehensive surgical care for colon cancer using evidence-based treatment protocols and advanced minimally invasive techniques whenever appropriate. Practicing at Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, he provides personalized treatment plans designed around each patient’s stage of cancer, overall health, and treatment goals.
**Colon Cancer Surgery is the primary treatment for most localized colon cancers and may also be recommended in selected advanced cases as part of a multidisciplinary treatment approach. The goal of surgery is to remove the section of the colon containing the tumor along with nearby lymph nodes to reduce the risk of recurrence and achieve the best possible oncological outcome.**
Depending on the stage and location of the cancer, surgery may be combined with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or other treatments as recommended by the oncology team.
Several factors may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, including:
Routine screening and early diagnosis are important because colon cancer often develops gradually from precancerous polyps.
Patients may experience: