Right Colectomy
Removes the right colon, hepatic flexure, part of the transverse colon, and nearby lymph nodes for right-sided colon cancers.
Colon cancer surgery
Colon cancer surgery & colectomy
Colectomy removes the cancerous part of the colon along with nearby lymph nodes and healthy bowel margins to achieve effective cancer clearance.
Our surgeons perform right, transverse, and left colectomies using laparoscopic, robotic, or open techniques depending on the cancer’s location, spread, and surgical requirements.
Overview
Removing colon cancer with precision
Colon cancer surgery removes the affected segment of the large intestine along with healthy bowel margins and nearby lymph nodes. Removing these lymph nodes helps accurately stage the cancer and guide further treatment. The surgical approach depends on where the tumour is located and how extensively it has affected the colon.
Complete mesocolic excision removes the tumour along with the surrounding mesocolic fascia and associated lymph nodes. Depending on the tumour location, surgery may involve a right hemicolectomy, transverse colectomy, extended right hemicolectomy, or left hemicolectomy, with the bowel reconnected when appropriate.
How it works
Techniques, the procedure and recovery
The right technique depends on the tumour’s location, extent, lymph-node involvement, and whether laparoscopic, robotic, or open surgery is most appropriate.
Transverse Colectomy
Removes the transverse colon and surrounding structures when cancer is located in the transverse colon.
Extended Right Hemicolectomy
Removes the right colon and entire transverse colon when wider margins are required for transverse colon cancer.
Left Colectomy
Removes the descending colon and left side of the transverse colon for left-sided colon cancers.
Laparoscopic / Robotic Surgery
Uses minimally invasive techniques for most suitable colon cancers, supporting less pain, earlier recovery, reduced blood loss, and shorter hospital stays.
Your surgical team will assess the tumour, review imaging and plan the appropriate colectomy based on its location, extent, and lymph-node involvement.
During surgery, the affected section of colon is removed along with appropriate bowel margins and the lymph nodes draining that segment to support complete cancer removal and accurate staging.
General anaesthesia is used, so you remain asleep and comfortable throughout the procedure.
The surgeon identifies the tumour and the section of colon requiring removal.
The affected bowel segment and its draining lymph nodes are carefully mobilised.
The cancerous segment is removed with appropriate margins and surrounding lymph nodes.
The remaining bowel is reconnected to restore continuity whenever clinically appropriate.
After surgery, you’ll be monitored closely as the anaesthesia wears off. Your team will assess pain, bowel function, wound healing, nutrition, and overall recovery. Hospital stay and recovery depend on the type of colectomy performed and how your body responds.
Recovery after colectomy varies depending on the type of surgery and your overall health. Minimally invasive surgery can support earlier bowel recovery, less pain, reduced blood loss, and a shorter hospital stay compared with more extensive approaches. Your care team guides you through each stage of healing.
You’ll gradually return to eating, walking, and everyday activities as your bowel recovers. Your team will guide wound care, medication, nutrition, activity, and follow-up while monitoring bowel function and your overall progress.
Recovery time depends on the operation performed, your health, and whether additional cancer treatment is required.
Regular follow-up helps monitor healing, bowel function, pathology results, and the next steps in your cancer treatment.
Risks
Risks and complications
Like any major surgery, colectomy carries risks that depend on the procedure and your overall health.
Bleeding
Bleeding can occur during or after colon surgery.
Infection
Surgical wounds or internal areas can become infected during recovery.
Anastomotic leak
A leak can occur where the remaining bowel is reconnected.
Bowel changes
Bowel movements and digestive function may temporarily change after surgery.
Blood clots
Major surgery can increase the risk of blood clots during recovery.
Stoma
Some patients may require a temporary or permanent stoma depending on the operation.
Our team takes every precaution to minimise risks and closely monitors you throughout your recovery.
Why SSO?
At SSO Hospitals, specialised colorectal expertise combines with advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques to provide precise surgery for colon cancer while supporting earlier recovery and bowel function.
Our surgeons perform different colectomy procedures according to tumour location, including right, transverse, extended right, and left colectomies, with careful lymph-node removal and appropriate cancer margins.
Our specialists
Meet our specialists
World-class expertise, empathetic treatment.
21+ YrsDr. Sanket Mehta
Gastrointestinal Oncology · Gynaecological Oncology · Cytoreductive Surgery · HIPEC · PIPAC
SSO Cancer Hospital Ghatkopar West, Charni Road & SRCC
13+ YrsDr. Vivek Sukumar
GI Oncology · Colorectal Oncology · Peritoneal Surface Oncology · Gynaecological Oncology · Minimally Invasive GI & Colorectal Oncology
SSO Cancer Hospital, Vashi
16+ YrsDr. Praveen Kammar
GI Oncology · Colorectal Cancer · Gynaecological Oncology · Peritoneal Surface Oncology · Robotic & Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery
SSO Cancer Hospital, Andheri West & Ghatkopar West
20+ YrsDr. Nilesh Chordiya
GI Oncology · Colorectal Cancer Surgery · Gynaecological Cancer Surgery · Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
SSO Cancer Hospital, Thane
5+ YrsDr. Anuj Suketu Shah
Gastrointestinal Cancer · Gynaecological Cancer · Peritoneal Surface Malignancies · HPB Surgery · Minimally Invasive Oncology · CRS · HIPEC · PIPAC
EPIC Hospital, Ahmedabad
9+ YrsDr. Kaival K. Gundavda
GI Oncology · HPB Oncology · Liver Cancer · Pancreatic Cancer · Biliary Cancers · Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
SSO Cancer Hospital, Andheri West · Ghatkopar West · Charni Road
8+ YrsDr. Veeresh Kumar Ireddy
Robotic Surgery · Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery · GI & HPB Oncology · Breast Oncology · Thoracic Oncology · Gynaecological Oncology · Cytoreductive Surgery & HIPEC
SSO Cancer Hospital, Belagavi
6+ Yrs
35+ YrsDr. Kamran A. Khan
Breast Cancer · Gynaecological Cancer · GI & Colorectal Cancer · Robotic Oncologic Surgery · Organ-Preserving Surgery · Oncoplastic Breast Surgery · Minimal Access Gynaecological Oncology
Saifee Hospital · SSO Cancer Hospital Charni Road
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
If yours isn't here, call +91 - 8976897203 and ask us directly.
A colectomy removes the cancerous section of the colon along with appropriate bowel margins and nearby lymph nodes.
Most suitable colon cancers can be treated using laparoscopic or robotic surgery, depending on tumour characteristics and disease spread.
It removes the right side of the colon, including the ascending colon and hepatic flexure, for suitable right-sided colon cancers.
It removes the colon tumour along with the surrounding mesocolic fascia and associated lymph nodes for thorough cancer surgery.
Google reviews
What our patients say about us
Unedited words from patients and families, straight from our review pages.
4.8800+ Google reviews
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
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Nine centres across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Belagavi. Choose the closest location and connect with the right specialist.
SSO Ghatkopar
HospitalSilver Point, 7th Floor, Specialty Surgical Oncology Hospital and Research Centre, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kasturi Park, Maneklal Estate, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086
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SSO Thane
HospitalFirst Floor, Surgical Speciality Oncology Hospital, Highland Sky Arcade, Shop F, 11A and F-12, Naupada, Thane West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400602
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SSO Hospital Andheri
Hospital2nd Floor, Specialty Surgical Oncology, New Link Rd, above Bellevue Hospital, next to Audi Showroom, Sahakar Nagar, Azad Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
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SSO Chembur
Clinic6th floor, Business Point, Ramakrishna Chemburkar Marg, near Savla Hospital, Chembur Gaothan, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
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SSO Vashi
ClinicNo. 51, Shanti Center Building, 4th floor, Clinic, above Parichay Hotel, Sector 17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703
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SSO Charni Road
Clinic9th Floor, Mehta Mahal, 9 B, Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Charni Road East, Opera House, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004
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SRCC
HospitalNh Srcc Children's Hospital, 1-1A, Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Haji Ali, Haji Ali Government Colony, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400034
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Belagavi
Hospital9666A-2/D, behind BUDA Office, Ashok Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Belgavi, Karnataka 590016
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Ahmedabad
Hospitalopp. Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium Hall, behind Rajpath Rangoli Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054, India
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