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1. CENTRAL SYDNEY
COLORECTAL SURGEONS
Colorectal Surgeons
CENTRAL SYDNEY
COLORECTAL SURGEONS
provide an integrated and
wholistic approach to the
diagnosis and treatment of all
colorectal conditions.

2. Central Sydney Colorectal Surgeons
The team of well trained colorectal surgeons are committed to
the diagnosis and treatment of your colorectal condition.
The surgeons consult from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH)
Medical Centre, and if required organise procedures at RPAH
and Sydney Day Surgery.

3. Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (bowel cancer) is a very common cancer in
Australia. It affects about 1 in 20 persons in Australia.
Who gets Colorectal Cancer?
This cancer becomes more common with age. Most patients
with the cancer develop the condition between 55 and 75 years
of age. Men and women are equally affected although cancers
of the rectum occur more frequently in men

4. What symptoms do patients with Colorectal
cancer have?
The type of symptoms experienced varies depending on the
location of the cancer and how early or advanced the cancer is.
Common symptoms include
» Change in bowel habits
» Rectal bleeding
» Abdominal pain
» Weight loss
» Anemia
Patients may have cancers detected at the asymptomatic
stage with a stool test which forms the bowel cancer screening

5. Tests for Colorectal cancer:
• Most patients with a colorectal cancer will require several
tests to confirm the diagnosis of cancer and to allow the
doctor to determine has spread. These tests include
– Colonoscopy – this allows the surgeon to determine the
location of the tumor and to take a sample at the time to
confirm the diagnosis
– CT scan – to check the lungs and liver to determine if
the tumour has spread
– CEA – this is a tumour marker that can be helpful in
confirming diagnosis and may allow for early detection
of cancer recurrence after treatment
– Patients with rectal cancer may also be required to
undergo an MRI of the pelvis, PET scan and/ or a trans
rectal ultrasound.
Colorectal Cancer Sydney

6. Treatment for Colorectal cancer:
The mainstay treatment of colorectal cancer is surgery. This involves
removal of the part of the bowel where the tumour is located as well as
the lymph glands surrounding this part of bowel.
Most patients will be able to have the ends of the bowel re-joined together
although some patients may require a temporary or permanent stoma
bag.
After surgery, the cancer will be sent for further analysis which will
determine if chemotherapy is necessary.
Patients with rectal cancer may also require radiotherapy.
More information can be found at www.bowelcanceraustralia.org

7. Colonoscopy is a safe procedure with a low risk of
complications.

8. Are you aware of Colonoscopy
the best test for detection of cancer
Colonoscopy is an examination to inspect the inner lining of the
large bowel (rectum and colon) using a flexible tube with a
camera at its tip. It is inserted via the anus and gently guided to
the start of the large bowel (caecum).
Brief on colonoscopy:
A colonoscopy allows an examination of the entire colon (1200–
1500 mm in length).
Generally, the colonoscopy procedure last for 15 to 60 minutes

9. Preparing for Colonoscopy
During the preparation you are not allowed to eat any solid
food. You are allowed clear fluids (apple juice, water, clear
soup, etc) until 6 hours prior to the procedure.
Colonoscopy Procedure:
The procedure is done with sedation or a light anaesthetic. The
procedure takes approximately 30-45 minutes, but longer if
polyps are removed or biopsies are taken. After the procedure
you will need 1-2 hours to recover from the sedation or an
aesthetic.

11. Ready to Help you
Contact US
CSCS, RPAH Medical Centre, Suite 415/ 100 Carillon Ave,
Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: 02 9519 7576
Fax: 02 9519 1806
Get Diagnosed early and live peacefully

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