Removal of Rectal Tumour (Trans Anal)

What is a removal of rectal tumour (trans anal)?

The removal of a tumour in the lower rectum (back passage) via the anus is performed.

This procedure will require an anaesthetic.

There are risks and complications with this procedure.
They include but are not limited to the following:

General risks:

Infection can occur, requiring antibiotics and further treatment.
Bleeding could occur and may require a return to the operating room. Bleeding is more common if you have been taking blood thinning drugs such as Warfarin, Asprin, Clopidogrel (Plavix or Iscover) or Dipyridamole (Persantin or Asasantin).
Small areas of the lung can collapse, increasing the risk of chest infection. This may need antibiotics and physiotherapy.
Increased risk in obese people of wound infection, chest infection, heart and lung complications, and thrombosis.
Heart attack or stroke could occur due to the strain on the heart.
Blood clot in the leg (DVT) causing pain and swelling. In rare cases, part of the clot may break off and go to the lungs.
Death as a result of this procedure is possible.

Specific risks:

Heavy bleeding may occur from the biopsy site. This may require further surgery and possible blood transfusion
The bowel may perforate and further treatment may be necessary.
All of the tumour may not be able to be removed at one sitting and further surgery may be necessary.
Recurrence of the tumour which may require more extensive surgery.
Adhesions (bands of scar tissue) may form and cause a bowel obstruction. This can be a short term or a long term complication and may need further surgery.
Increased risk in smokers of wound and chest infections, heart and lung complications and thrombosis.