Colon & Rectum Cancer in Ahmedabad
Curative surgery for colon and rectal cancer with sphincter-preserving and key-hole techniques wherever possible.
Dr. Avinash TankMCh · Surgical Gastroenterologist
What is Colon & Rectum Cancer?
Curative surgery for colon and rectal cancer with sphincter-preserving and key-hole techniques wherever possible.
Colon cancer arises in the large intestine and usually begins as a small growth called a polyp. Over years, some polyps slowly turn cancerous. This slow sequence is exactly why screening is so powerful: removing polyps prevents cancer from ever developing.
Reviewed by Dr. Avinash Tank, MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS)
Everything you should know
What is colon cancer?
Colon cancer arises in the large intestine and usually begins as a small growth called a polyp. Over years, some polyps slowly turn cancerous. This slow sequence is exactly why screening is so powerful: removing polyps prevents cancer from ever developing.
Symptoms & diagnosis
Common symptoms include a persistent change in bowel habit, blood in the stool, abdominal discomfort, unexplained anaemia or weight loss — though early cancer may cause no symptoms. Colonoscopy is the key test: it both diagnoses cancer (with biopsy) and removes pre-cancerous polyps, with CT used to stage the disease.
Symptoms & diagnosis
Common symptoms include a persistent change in bowel habit, blood in the stool, abdominal discomfort, unexplained anaemia or weight loss — though early cancer may cause no symptoms. Colonoscopy is the key test: it both diagnoses cancer (with biopsy) and removes pre-cancerous polyps, with CT used to stage the disease.
Treatment options
The mainstay of cure is surgical removal of the affected segment of colon along with its lymph nodes, increasingly performed by keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery for faster recovery. Chemotherapy is added for more advanced disease. Outcomes are excellent when the cancer is caught early.
When should you consult a surgeon?
Change in bowel habit, bleeding, anaemia, or a positive screen
Severe or sudden pain, high fever, persistent vomiting, yellowing of the eyes/skin, or bleeding — get medical help immediately.
An honest consultation will tell you clearly whether you need treatment — or simply reassurance. No pressure, no over-treatment.
Your treatment journey
Call, WhatsApp or use the form — same-week slots. Share your story and reports.
A thorough assessment and only the tests you genuinely need — no unnecessary investigations.
The least-invasive effective option, explained clearly with costs before you decide.
Key-hole technique for a faster recovery, with guided aftercare so you heal well and stay well.
Dr. Avinash Tank
MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS)
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Frequently asked questions
Curative surgery for colon and rectal cancer with sphincter-preserving and key-hole techniques wherever possible.
Yes — Colon & Rectum Cancer is offered by Dr. Avinash Tank at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center, Ahmedabad, with affiliations at Apollo Hospitals · BAPS Yogiji Maharaj Hospital.
Book a consultation for an honest assessment. You will get a clear diagnosis and advice on whether this treatment — or a simpler option — is right for you.
Wherever clinically possible, we use key-hole (laparoscopic), 3D, robotic-assisted and endoscopic techniques for less pain, smaller scars and a faster recovery.
Dr. Avinash Tank is an MCh super-specialist with 25+ years of experience and over 10,000 successful GI, bariatric and cancer surgeries, trained at SGPGIMS and abroad.
Same-week consultation slots are usually available. Call, WhatsApp or use the booking form and we reply within about 2 hours.
With key-hole surgery most patients go home the same or next day and return to light activity within days. Your exact recovery is explained during consultation.
Most major health-insurance and TPA claims are supported with cashless facility, and we help with the paperwork. EMI options are also available.
The consultation fee is ₹1500. You will get clear, honest guidance on your options and a transparent estimate before any procedure.
Yes — patients travel from across India and abroad. We help plan your visit, investigations and stay so everything is smooth.
Removing pre-cancerous polyps during a screening colonoscopy prevents most colon cancers, making screening from age 45 highly effective.
A lasting change in bowel habit, blood in the stool, unexplained anaemia, abdominal pain or weight loss should always be assessed.
Yes. Laparoscopic colon surgery is now standard in many cases, offering smaller scars, less pain and a quicker recovery with equal cancer outcomes.
Super-specialist GI, bariatric & cancer surgeon. SGPGIMS (India's premier GI centre) + advanced training in Japan & South Korea. Read full profile →
Last reviewed: June 2026Cost, insurance & financial help
No hidden surprises. You get a clear, itemised estimate up front and help with insurance and payment so the right care stays within reach.
₹1500 — an honest assessment and a clear plan before anything else.
Most major health-insurance & TPA claims supported, with paperwork help.
Easy-EMI and financial-counselling options to keep care affordable.
A transparent, itemised estimate before any procedure — no hidden costs.
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Dr. Avinash Tank holds visiting consultations across Gujarat & Rajasthan — meet him locally to discuss Colon & Rectum Cancer. When surgery is needed, it is performed at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center, Ahmedabad.
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