Rectal resection - Preparing for the operation

You’ll soon have this operation to remove a part or all of your rectum. This fact sheet explains what it is and how to prepare for it.

Treatments and surgical operations , Surgery

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Treatments and surgical operations

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Home care

You have scars caused by surgery or tearing of the skin. This fact sheet explains how to massage them.