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For patients who have colorectal cancer in the lower part of the colon, surgeons often remove both the rectum and the anus. If the anus is removed, the patient typically needs a permanent colostomy, which collects stool in a bag that is attached to the abdominal wall.
For some low rectal cancers, our colon and rectal surgeons at UMass Memorial Health now perform a more advanced type of surgery that eliminates the need for a permanent colostomy. Called sphincter-sparing surgery, this procedure allows for safe...
SDOH can affect your health, how you act each day, and your overall quality of life. For people with schizophrenia, they can have a huge impact.
The 129th Boston Marathon won’t be John Kelly’s first rodeo.
“This will be my second Boston," Kelly said. "I ran Boston...
At UMass Memorial Health, we perform a wide range of surgeries using minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery. Our specialized expertise means less pain and a quicker recovery for you.
Minimally invasive surgery is an alternative to traditional, open surgery. Surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery using small incisions and rely on cameras and specialized instruments to see and operate internally.
You have a better surgical experience when we perform minimally...
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When Erin Murphy thinks about how her husband helped her receive a kidney transplant much sooner than expected, she has...
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