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Your operation

A booklet with information on the different types of surgery you may have to treat bowel cancer.

This guide describes the different types of surgery for cancer in the colon and rectum, and explains open, keyhole and robotic-assisted surgery. It covers how to prepare for your operation and what you can expect after your operation, including having a stoma fitted. We also provide tips to help you recover at home.

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