Colorectal Surgery

Specialized care is offered in the following areas:

• Colon and Rectal Cancer: Surgical removal of tumors in the colon and rectum.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which may require surgery to remove diseased portions of the intestinal tract.
• Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches that can form in the intestinal wall, sometimes requiring surgical intervention.
• Hemorrhoids: Swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that can cause discomfort and bleeding.
• Anal Fissures: Small tears in the lining of the anus that can cause pain and bleeding.
• Anal Fistulas and Abscesses: Infections in the anal gland that can form an abscess and may lead to an abnormal channel (fistula) between the inside of the anus and the skin.
• Rectal Prolapse: When part of the rectum protrudes from the anus.
• Fecal Incontinence: Inability to control bowel movements, which may be improved with surgery.
• Bowel Obstruction: Blockages in the colon or rectum that may require surgery to remove the obstruction.
• Polyps: Abnormal growths in the colon or rectum that can be benign or precancerous and are often removed to prevent cancer.
• Ostomy Surgery: Procedures that create an opening (stoma) for the body to eliminate waste, such as a colostomy or ileostomy, which may be temporary or permanent.
• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Disorders affecting the coordination of pelvic floor muscles and rectum, which may involve surgical repair.
• Colon and Rectal Trauma: Injury to the colon or rectum that requires surgical intervention to repair.
• Pilonidal Disease: A chronic skin infection in the crease of the buttocks near the coccyx.