Rikimaroo wrote:Why didn't you need a temporary ileostomy? Where was your tumor located? My tumor is about 12CM from the anal verge and my doc is saying he wants to give me a temp for healing purpose, but I am kind of wondering why you didn't get one? Being that high up a direct anastomosis for me should be all that is needed. But I guess my doc is being cautious and I am ok with that, but if not necessary then I shouldn't have too.
If you don't mind me asking who was your doctor and what hospital?
I am young also and tissue very good. I hear mix messages from another doctor telling me he is not sure why I would need a temp ileo other then for the purpose of a 2nd surgery. Just not sure.
Rikimaroo
KathyLynn wrote:I was told that he would know during the surgery if I would need one. He did say my colon was in perfect shape
I went to a certified colorectal doctor at GBMC in Maryland.
As of this morning, I have been feeling really good and
Everything is still working.
I thought there was a few people in this group that didn’t need a temporary ileostomy
Rikimaroo wrote:NHMike and Kathy where was the location of your tumor in your rectum? From what I get from asking my surgeon is he is just taking precaution and being safe. Also with chemo you maybe using the bathroom alot more so irritating that area that needs healing is why a temp is giving as well (this is what he mentioned) not that I am getting chemo but I may have to with my high cea. Kathy did you get Chemo after the surgery?
Rikimaroo wrote:NHMike and Kathy where was the location of your tumor in your rectum? From what I get from asking my surgeon is he is just taking precaution and being safe. Also with chemo you maybe using the bathroom alot more so irritating that area that needs healing is why a temp is giving as well (this is what he mentioned) not that I am getting chemo but I may have to with my high cea. Kathy did you get Chemo after the surgery?
GBMC Maryland,
.....For GI cancer patients, there has been a historical progression toward more precise surgical technique, the addition of advanced therapies such as radiation and chemotherapy, as well as new diagnostic devices and techniques to better stage our patients upon diagnosis,” added Dr. DiRocco. “As a result, patients have more options and better outcomes...
Ref: https://www.gbmc.org/mdtoday-gastrointestinal-program
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