Robotic and Minimally Invasive Colon Cancer Surgery in Broward County
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD provides patient-focused colon cancer surgery in South Florida, including robotic and minimally invasive colon surgery for patients across Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and Broward County.
As a Board-Certified General Surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Bhatt reviews each patient’s diagnosis, imaging, pathology, and overall health to recommend the safest surgical option, including bowel resection, colectomy, robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colostomy, or ileostomy when appropriate.
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PERSONALIZED COLON CANCER SURGERY CARE
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD personally evaluates patients with colon cancer, malignant colon polyps, and complex colon masses. She reviews colonoscopy reports, biopsy results, CT scans, tumor location, prior medical history, and overall health to determine whether robotic, laparoscopic, or open colon cancer surgery is the safest option.
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Colon Cancer Surgery Planning: Detailed review of diagnosis, imaging, pathology, cancer location, and surgical goals.
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Bowel Resection Options: Evaluation for sigmoid colectomy, right hemicolectomy, left colectomy, lower anterior resection, or total colectomy .
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Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive colon cancer surgery may be considered for selected patients to support smaller incisions and recovery.
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Ostomy Planning: Clear guidance about colostomy or ileostomy surgery if bowel reconnection is not safe or medically appropriate.
Colon Cancer Surgery — Book Appointment
Same week appointment available, contact us now to make an appointment with Dr. Astha Bhatt.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD provides personalized colon cancer surgery planning for patients in Broward County and South Florida. After reviewing colonoscopy results, biopsy findings, CT or MRI imaging, cancer location, medical history, and overall health, Dr. Bhatt may recommend and perform robotic, laparoscopic, or open colon cancer surgery.
Patients seeking colon cancer surgery near Fort Lauderdale, robotic colon cancer surgery in South Florida, bowel resection, or colectomy surgery in Broward County can meet with Dr. Bhatt to understand the safest treatment option for their diagnosis.
A right or left hemicolectomy removes the section of the colon where cancer is located. It may be recommended for cecal cancer, ascending colon cancer, descending colon cancer, or selected transverse colon cancers.
Best for: Right-sided colon cancer, left-sided colon cancer, cecal cancer, ascending colon cancer, descending colon cancer.
A sigmoid colectomy removes the lower part of the colon near the rectum. It may be recommended for sigmoid colon cancer, malignant sigmoid polyps, complex colon polyps, or a suspicious lower colon mass.
Best for: Sigmoid colon cancer, malignant colon polyps, lower colon masses, or complex polyps not safely removed by colonoscopy alone.
A lower anterior resection, or LAR, may be used for selected cancers near the rectosigmoid junction or upper rectum. The diseased bowel segment is removed, and the bowel is reconnected when safe.
Best for: Rectosigmoid cancer, upper rectal cancer, selected low sigmoid cancers, or tumors close to the rectum.
Robotic colon cancer surgery or laparoscopic colon cancer surgery allows bowel resection through smaller incisions using enhanced visualization and precise surgical technique.
Best for: Localized colon cancer, selected malignant colon polyps, and colon masses where minimally invasive bowel resection is appropriate.
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Dr. BHATT is a TRUE life saver! I was very blessed that I found her and her office through a simple Google search. She came up as the #1 rated rectal surgeon in my area and she lived up to every expectation. She was amazing at easing my mind and calming my nerves regarding my surgery. My surgery was amazing! Everything went so smoothly. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Bhatt she is a Godsend 🙌🏽
— Evan Fagin
Exceptional care from start to finish! Dr. Bhatt provided precise colon and rectal cancer surgery, explained the procedure clearly, and her staff was incredibly supportive. My recovery was smooth and complete.
Exceptional care from start to finish! Dr. Bhatt provided precise colon and rectal cancer surgery, explained the procedure clearly, and her staff was incredibly supportive. My recovery was smooth and complete.
— Indah
One outstanding colorectal surgeon is Dr. Astha Bhatti. The entire procedure, including the office workers, was incredibly straightforward, efficient, and seamless.I heartily endorse Dr. Bhatt. She provided straightforward explanations of the procedure and addressed all of my inquiries. They worked with my insurance provider, and the office personnel is fantastic. They are accessible around-the-clock. My recovery after my operation was swift. One of the top colorectal surgeons in Fort Lauderdale is Dr. Bhatt. Best surgeon. God bless her.
— Anantha
COLON CANCER PATIENT GUIDE
Learn what to expect after a colon cancer diagnosis, how surgery is planned, and when robotic, laparoscopic, or open colon cancer surgery may be considered — directly from Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, a Board-Certified General Surgeon and Fellowship-Trained minimally invasive colon and rectal surgeon in South Florida.
Educational video: colon cancer diagnosis, surgical planning, robotic colectomy, bowel resection, and recovery expectations.
Dr. Bhatt provides physician-led evaluation for patients with colon cancer, colorectal cancer, malignant colon polyps, and suspicious colon masses
If you were diagnosed with colon cancer, colorectal cancer, a malignant colon polyp, or a suspicious colon mass, Dr. Bhatt can review your records, explain your surgical options, and help plan the safest next step.
Physician-Led Colon Cancer Surgical Care
Personalized evaluation, surgical planning, and follow-up
Board-Certified Surgeon
Robotic Colon Cancer Surgery: Dr. Bhatt offers robotic-assisted colon resection for appropriate patients using advanced visualization and precise surgical technique to support safe cancer removal and recovery.
Fellowship-Trained
Dr. Bhatt completed fellowship training focused on minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery, including robotic-assisted colorectal surgery,.
Physician-Led Care - Faster Receovery
For selected patients, robotic or laparoscopic colon cancer surgery may support smaller incisions, less pain than large open incisions, faster bowel recovery, shorter hospital stay
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Colon mass or malignant polyp found during colonoscopy
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Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD provides colon cancer surgery consultations and coordinated surgical care across Broward County and South Florida.
Serving patients in Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and nearby communities seeking colon cancer surgery, bowel resection, colectomy evaluation, or colorectal cancer consultation.
Serving patients in Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton, and nearby North Broward communities needing evaluation for colon cancer, malignant colon polyps, or colon resection.
Serving patients in Coral Springs, Parkland, Tamarac, Margate, North Lauderdale, and Coconut Creek seeking robotic colon surgery, minimally invasive colectomy, or surgical planning for colon cancer.
Serving patients in Coral Springs, Parkland, Tamarac, Margate, North Lauderdale, and Coconut Creek seeking robotic colon surgery, minimally invasive colectomy, or surgical planning for colon cancer.
Serving patients in Davie, Plantation, Cooper City, Weston, Sunrise, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and nearby South Florida communities who need colon cancer surgery consultation, colectomy planning, or coordinated colorectal cancer care.
Second opinions and surgical evaluation for North Broward and South Palm Beach patients.
Dr. Bhatt evaluates patients with abnormal colonoscopy findings, colon masses, rectal bleeding, unexplained anemia, bowel habit changes, and suspected colon or colorectal cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Colon cancer surgery is an operation to remove the part of the colon that contains cancer. This procedure may also be called a colectomy, colon resection, or bowel resection. During surgery, nearby lymph nodes are often removed when appropriate to help determine the cancer stage and guide the need for additional treatment, such as chemotherapy.
Depending on the location of the cancer, Dr. Astha Bhatt may recommend a right hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy, lower anterior resection (LAR), robotic colon cancer surgery, laparoscopic colon cancer surgery, or open surgery. The surgical plan is individualized based on the patient’s colonoscopy findings, biopsy results, imaging, overall health, and recovery goals.
Colon cancer surgery usually involves removing the part of the colon that contains the cancer. This is called a bowel resection or colectomy. Depending on where the cancer is located, Dr. Astha Bhatt may recommend a right hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy, lower anterior resection — LAR, or another type of colon resection. Nearby lymph nodes are often removed when appropriate to help with cancer staging and treatment planning.
Yes. Dr. Bhatt offers robotic colon cancer surgery for appropriate patients using minimally invasive Da Vinci robotic technology. Robotic surgery may be considered for selected patients with colon cancer, malignant colon polyps, or colon masses when it is safe based on the patient’s anatomy, imaging, prior surgery, and overall health. Dr. Bhatt also performs laparoscopic colon cancer surgery and open surgery when those approaches are more appropriate.
A bowel resection for colon cancer is surgery to remove the part of the colon that contains the cancer. This procedure may also be called a colon resection, colectomy, or colon cancer surgery.
During the operation, Dr. Astha Bhatt removes the cancerous section of the colon and nearby lymph nodes when appropriate, which helps with cancer staging and treatment planning. If it is safe, the healthy ends of the bowel are reconnected. In selected cases, a temporary or permanent colostomy or ileostomy may be needed, especially if there is blockage, infection, emergency surgery, or concern about safe healing.
Dr. Bhatt reviews each patient’s colonoscopy, biopsy results, imaging, cancer location, and overall health before recommending the safest surgical approach.
A right hemicolectomy is a type of colon cancer surgery that removes the right side of the colon. It may be recommended for cecal cancer, ascending colon cancer, right-sided colon cancer, or selected cancers near the beginning or middle portion of the colon.
During surgery, Dr. Astha Bhatt removes the cancer-containing section of the colon and nearby lymph nodes when appropriate to help with cancer staging and treatment planning. The healthy bowel is usually reconnected when it is safe to do so.
As a Board-Certified General Surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Bhatt reviews each patient’s colonoscopy, biopsy results, imaging, cancer location, and overall health before recommending robotic, laparoscopic, or open right hemicolectomy. Her goal is to provide safe, personalized colon cancer surgery care for patients in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and Broward County.
Sometimes. Surgery for colon cancer spread may be recommended in selected situations, especially if the colon cancer is causing blockage, bleeding, perforation, pain, infection, or other symptoms from the primary tumor.
If colon cancer has spread to the liver, lymph nodes, peritoneum, or other areas, treatment is often coordinated with medical oncology and may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, liver-directed treatment, or staged surgery when appropriate.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD reviews each patient’s imaging, pathology, cancer stage, symptoms, and overall health before recommending surgery. As a Board-Certified General Surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Bhatt works closely with oncology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology, and hospital teams to help patients in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and Broward County understand the safest treatment plan.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD decides the safest colon cancer surgery by carefully reviewing each patient’s diagnosis, colonoscopy report, biopsy results, CT or MRI imaging, cancer location, tumor size, prior abdominal surgery, medications, nutrition, medical history, and overall health.
Based on these findings, she may recommend robotic colon cancer surgery, laparoscopic colon cancer surgery, open surgery, right hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy, lower anterior resection, colostomy surgery, ileostomy surgery, or another individualized surgical plan.
As a Board-Certified General Surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Bhatt focuses on choosing the approach that supports safe cancer removal, appropriate lymph node evaluation, clear communication, and the best possible recovery plan for patients in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and Broward County.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a Board-Certified General Surgeon, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and fellowship-trained in minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery with a focus on robotic-assisted colorectal surgery.
Patients choose Dr. Bhatt for colon cancer surgery in Broward County because she personally guides the evaluation, surgical planning, operation, and follow-up care. Her approach focuses on clear communication, precise surgical technique, individualized treatment planning, and safe recovery.
Dr. Bhatt offers robotic, laparoscopic, and open colon cancer surgery when appropriate, including bowel resection, colectomy, right or left hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy, lower anterior resection, colostomy, and ileostomy planning. She serves patients across Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Plantation, Davie, Coral Springs, and surrounding South Florida communities.
Patients should schedule a colon cancer surgery consultation as soon as possible after diagnosis so the colonoscopy report, biopsy results, CT or MRI imaging, and overall health can be reviewed.
Early evaluation helps determine whether colon cancer surgery should be planned first or whether additional testing, oncology consultation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or other treatment is needed before surgery. It also gives patients time to understand their options, including robotic colon cancer surgery, laparoscopic colon cancer surgery, open surgery, bowel resection, colectomy, and ostomy planning if needed.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD personally reviews each case and helps patients in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and Broward County plan the safest next step with clear communication and individualized care.
Not every patient needs a colostomy or ileostomy after colon cancer surgery. In many planned cases, the healthy ends of the bowel can be reconnected safely after the cancerous section of colon is removed.
A colostomy surgery or ileostomy surgery may be needed if the bowel cannot be safely reconnected, if surgery is urgent, or if there is obstruction, perforation, infection, poor tissue quality, or a need to protect healing.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD reviews each patient’s cancer location, imaging, overall health, and surgical risk before making this decision. As a Board-Certified General Surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Bhatt explains ostomy planning clearly before surgery whenever possible for patients in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and Broward County.
You can schedule a colon cancer surgery appointment with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD by calling (954) 388-0860, emailing [email protected], or clicking Book Appointment on the website.
Dr. Bhatt offers same-week appointments for colon cancer surgery consultations, and urgent cases are prioritized for faster scheduling when appropriate. During your visit, Dr. Bhatt will review your colonoscopy report, biopsy results, imaging, symptoms, medical history, and treatment options.
Patients in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and Broward County can meet with Dr. Bhatt to discuss robotic colon cancer surgery, laparoscopic colon cancer surgery, bowel resection, colectomy, colostomy or ileostomy planning, and the safest next step for their diagnosis.
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