Aim of surgery in carcinoma rectum is: March 2010
Ans. C: Preserving the anal sphincter Principles of surgical treatment for colorectal cancer: Radical excision of the rectum together with the mesorectum and associated lymph nodes Restore gastrointestinal continuity Preserve continence by preserving the anal sphincter. A sphincter saving operation (anterior resection) is usually possible for tumours whose lower margin is two or more centimeters above the anal canal.
Limited excision of the rectum
Sacrificing gastrointestinal continuity
Preserving the anal sphincter
Preserving mesorectum