Problems/Treatment

Colon and Rectal Problems We Treat

Colon Problems

  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Newer surgery techniques to avoid colostomy/ileostomy
  • Laparoscopic colon surgery
  • Management of stoma problems
  • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
  • Reconstructive Surgery:
  • -Ileo-anal pouch surgery for Ulcerative Colitis and Familial Polyposis
  • -Reconstruction after rectal cancer surgery with a colon J-pouch
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Hernia Repair
  • Ischemic or infectious Colitis
  • Radiation Colitis or Enteritis
  • Volvulus of colon
  • Surgical Management of small intestine, colon, rectum, and Anal Crohn’s Disease

Colonoscopy

  • Screening Colonoscopy

  • Colon Polpys

  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding

  • Diagnostic Colonoscopy

Anorectal Problems

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Hemorrhoidectomy & PPH (stapling)

  • Fissures

  • Rectal Prolapse

  • Bowel Incontinence/Artificial Bowel Sphincter

  • Anal Fistula

  • Fecal Incontinence

  • Anal dermatologic problems

  • Diarrhea

  • Constipation

  • IBS

  • Gas

  • Anal Wart/tags, ulcers

To download patient information brochures on these subjects, click on American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons then click patient information.

Support Groups for Patients

  • Mediconsult.com Support group for Stoma, Ileostomy and Colostomy
  • International Ostomy Association
  • American Cancer Society
  • Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

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