Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer (15,367 cases) diagnosed in Australia. However most seriously it is the 2nd leading cause of deaths (5,350 deaths) (Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare). |
Bowel cancer is also known as colorectal cancer, colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where it starts. The cancer grows from the inner lining of the bowel and usually develops from small growths called polyps which can become invasive. If untreated, bowel cancer can grow into the deeper layers of the bowel wall and spread to the lymph nodes. |
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The most common screening recommended for persons 45 or older is The National Bowel Cancer screening which offers free immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT) kits. This tests for microscopic traces of blood in your stools. If detected, you are recommended to have an urgent colonoscopy. If eligible, request for kit here. Other symptoms will be evaluated by your GP and if necessary, a colonoscopy will be recommended. Read more about a Colonoscopy here. |
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Click here to email usDr Golani performs a variety of General Surgical and Colorectal Surgical Procedures. They treat a variety of symptoms, diseases and conditions.
Dr. Golani consistently attains outstanding results when performing laparoscopic resections for both bowel and rectal cancers.
Dr. Golani regularly performs various general surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgery for inguinal, femoral, and umbilical hernias.
Dr. Golani performs minimally invasive gall bladder surgery, which entails minimal recovery time and a shorter hospital stay.
He has been trained in advanced endoscopic skills (certified by GESA) and can remove large polyps endoscopically.
Dr Golani's is highly skilled in performing Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for rectal prolapse.
Dr. Golani is available to provide treatment for the management of painful anal fistulas and fissures.
Dr Golani has extensive experience with both elective and emergency presentations of Haemorrhoids.
He is accredited by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA).