What to do if you have a benign tumor in the sigmoid colon

Benign tumors in the sigmoid colon are usually treated by surgical resection, including electro-knife removal of the mass, surgical resection of the sigmoid colon, etc., with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 1. If the diameter of benign tumors in the sigmoid colon is less than 2cm and the number is small, it is recommended to perform colonoscopic resection of adenomas by electro-knife and pathological biopsy to determine that they are benign, followed by regular re-examinations in order to avoid deterioration or recurrence. 2. When the number of benign tumors in the sigmoid colon increases or the shape increases, be alert to malignant changes, it is recommended to do pathological biopsy in time and laparoscopic resection of sigmoid colon combined with fistula. Attention should also be paid to peripheral lymph node clearance, with chemotherapeutic drugs such as fluorouracil, local radiotherapy integrated treatment. For benign tumors of the sigmoid colon, it is important to go to the hospital for regular checkups, early surgical resection is recommended, and daily attention should be paid to a light diet and regular exercise to enhance immunity.