Colorectal Health Center

• One-Stop Services

To ensure patients receive appropriate care and treatment for colorectal health, our Center provides a wide range of services including specialist consultations, colonoscopies, pathology laboratory services, surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology, rehabilitation services, and dietetic consultations.

• Enhanced Safety and Standard of Care

Fully equipped operating rooms and advanced endoscopy equipment enhance the safety and efficiency of procedures and shorten surgery times. Furthermore, our professional medical team is committed to providing the highest standards of service and attentive care to each one of our patients.

• Personalized Care for Cancer Patients

Working in collaboration with the Hong Kong Adventist Oncology Center, we aim to meet the specific needs of patients by offering carefully designed, personalized treatment plans.

• Internationally Accredited Services

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital has been accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) for many consecutive years, and was recently reaccredited by Joint Commission International (JCI). Individual departments have also been awarded various international accreditations, demonstrating that the Hospital’s systems and risk management are in line with the highest global standards.

• Advanced Medical Equipment

Our Center is supported by technologically advanced medical equipment and is the first medical facility in Hong Kong to install the da Vinci Si robotic surgical system, which offers the following benefits:

• High-resolution 3D images
• Robotic arm mimics surgeon’s hand movements but offers enhanced flexibility and a greater range of motion
• Tremor-filtration technology improves precision and control
• Range of applications is expanded for minimally invasive surgeries, thereby improving safety and treatment outcomes for patients

Examination and Diagnosis:

As many patients with early-stage colorectal cancer do not experience any symptoms, it is recommended that those with a family history of colorectal cancer begin screening at the age of 25, either every year or every two years. Other groups considered at higher risk of colorectal cancer and are recommended to undergo regular screening include: males over the age of 50, those who are overweight or obese, smokers, and individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol, red meat, or processed meat. Early diagnosis increases chances of recovery and reduces the risk of recurrence.

Screening and Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer:

• Fecal occult blood test
• Digital rectal examination
• Colonoscopy
• Barium enema
• Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test

Classification and Staging:

• CT scan
• PET/CT scan
• Virtual colonoscopy

Treatment:

Treatment of colorectal cancer depends on the patient's condition, as well as the type and size of the tumor, its location, extent of spread, the patient's age and physical condition, etc. Surgery is the main form of treatment for colorectal cancer. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are usually used as adjuvant therapies.

• Surgery

Surgery is performed to remove polyps or part of the colon. Open surgery was predominantly used in the past, but the majority of patients today choose a minimally invasive approach if conditions allow, such as minimally invasive surgery or robotic surgery. For patients with larger tumors or whose cancer has metastasized, doctors may recommend preoperative chemotherapy, where radiation therapy or chemotherapy is given to shrink the tumor prior to surgery.

• Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells as a way to shrink the size of the tumor or control its growth.

• Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy employs molecular biology techniques that focus on the mechanisms by which cancer cells mutate, proliferate, and spread, in an effort to inhibit their ability to grow and repair.

• Radiation therapy (radiotherapy)

Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells. New systems such as Tomotherapy, a high-speed helical radiation system, direct radiation energy at the tumor, minimizing exposure of energy to normal cells and reducing the risk of possible side effects, such as damage to the small intestine, diarrhea, bloody stool, and poor absorption of food.

Led by surgical specialists and supported by general practitioners and emergency medicine specialists, our Colorectal Health Center provides timely and accurate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to our patients.