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Simple, clear guides to help you prepare for your procedure, understand your surgery, and recover well — written in plain language for patients and families.
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Knowing what to expect before your procedure helps reduce anxiety and ensures you are well prepared. These guides explain what you need to do in the days and hours before.
Colonoscopy Preparation
Step-by-step guide to bowel preparation, what to eat and drink beforehand, and what to bring on the day of your colonoscopy.
Read Guide →Understanding Your Diagnosis
Your biopsy report explained — what common terms mean, why staging matters, and what questions to ask your surgeon.
Read Guide →Medicines Before Surgery
Which medications to stop before your operation, when to stop them, and what to tell your surgical team about supplements or blood thinners.
Read Guide →Fasting & Diet Guidelines
When to stop eating and drinking before your procedure, and tips for a comfortable bowel preparation at home.
Read Guide →Preparing for a PET Scan
Simple instructions on how to prepare for a PET-CT scan — diet, activity, and what to expect on the day.
Read Guide →Understanding what happens during your operation can make the experience less stressful. These guides explain common colorectal and cancer procedures in plain language.
Robotic Surgery
What robotic-assisted surgery is, how it differs from open surgery, and why it offers smaller cuts and faster recovery for many colorectal conditions.
Learn More →Laparoscopic Surgery
How keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery works, the benefits compared to open surgery, and what to expect in the operating theatre.
Learn More →Open Colorectal Surgery
When open surgery is the best option, how it is performed, and how the surgical team keeps you safe throughout the procedure.
Learn More →HIPEC (Hot Chemotherapy)
An explanation of HIPEC — a procedure used alongside surgery for certain abdominal cancers — what it involves and who it helps.
Learn More →Anaesthesia — What to Expect
How general anaesthesia works, common questions answered, and how the anaesthetic team looks after you before, during, and after surgery.
Read Guide →Good recovery starts with the right information. These guides cover pain management, diet, wound care, and getting back to your normal life safely.
First Days After Surgery
What to expect in the hospital — pain, drains, diet, and when you will be encouraged to walk. Signs that need medical attention.
Read Guide →Diet After Colorectal Surgery
A step-by-step guide to restarting your diet after bowel surgery — liquids, soft foods, and returning to a normal eating pattern.
Read Guide →Stoma Care at Home
Practical advice for patients with a colostomy or ileostomy — how to care for your stoma bag, skin care, diet, and resuming daily activities.
Read Guide →Exercise & Return to Work
Safe activity levels at each stage of recovery, lifting restrictions, driving guidance, and when it is usually safe to return to work.
Read Guide →When to Call the Hospital
A clear list of symptoms that need immediate attention — high fever, bleeding, wound problems — and how to contact the surgical team.
Contact Us →Important facts about colorectal health that every patient should be aware of.
Colorectal cancer detected at an early stage (Stage I) has a survival rate of over 90%. Regular screening colonoscopy is the most effective way to detect it early.
A family history of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and certain lifestyle factors such as a low-fibre diet and sedentary behaviour increase risk.
Blood in the stool, a change in bowel habits lasting more than 3 weeks, unexplained weight loss, and persistent abdominal pain should all be assessed by a doctor.
Most colorectal surgeries at Fortis Hospital Mohali are now performed laparoscopically or robotically — meaning smaller cuts, less pain, and a faster return home.
Blood in the stool is often due to haemorrhoids, but it should never be assumed. Any rectal bleeding should be properly investigated, especially after age 40.
Screening is recommended from age 45 for average-risk individuals. Those with a family history or IBD may need to start earlier — speak with Dr. Kapoor for personalised advice.
Plain-language articles on colorectal health, surgical techniques, patient stories, and preventive care — written by Dr. Rajeev Kapoor.
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