An abdomino perineal resection, formally known as abdominoperineal resection of the rectum and abdominoperineal excision of the rectum is a surgery for rectal cancer or anal cancer. It is frequently abbreviated as AP resection, APR and APER.

What is abdominoperineal resection surgery? An abdominoperineal resection (APR) is a surgery in which the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon are removed. This procedure is most often used to treat rectal cancers located very low in the rectum. Often this surgery occurs after you have completed radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments.

Oct 29, 2024 · Abdominoperineal resection (APR) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the rectum and anus, resulting in the creation of a permanent end colostomy.

Jan 28, 2025 · APR is a surgery that’s done to treat anal or rectal cancer. To remove the cancer, your surgeon will remove all of the following: An APR can be done using different techniques. Your surgeon will talk with you about which options are right for you.

Abdominoperineal resection (APR) completely removes the distal colon, rectum, and anal sphincter complex using both anterior abdominal and perineal incisions, resulting in a permanent colostomy. Developed more than 100 years ago, it remains an important tool in the treatment of rectal cancer despite advances in sphincter-sparing procedures.

Apr 22, 2023 · What Is a Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection? It’s an operation in which a surgeon removes your anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon through small cuts in your belly. You may need this...

Oct 25, 2024 · Abdominoperineal resection (APR), or abdominoperineal excision of the rectum (APER), is a type of surgery for the treatment of predominantly low rectal carcinoma in which the sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal canal are removed leaving behind a permanent colostomy.

This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as abdomino perineal excision/resection (APER) of the rectum. What is an abdomino perineal resection/excision of rectum? An APER is the surgical removal of part of the large intestine (the lower part of the bowel).

What is an abdominoperineal excision of the rectum? Abdominoperineal excision of the rectum (often referred to as an AP or APER) is an operation to remove the rectum and anal canal. This will close the anus completely and permanently. A colostomy (stoma) is formed to enable you to empty your bowels.

This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as an abdominoperineal excision of rectum (APER). It explains what is involved, and some of the common complications associated with this procedure.