This information is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. It has not been designed to replace a physician's independent judgement about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient.
Anorectal Disease
Bleeding, pain, discharge and itch are some of the most common complaints of anorectal disease. Colorectal surgeons have extensive training and experience in the management of anorectal disease.
Learn more about anorectal disease.
Bowel Incontinence
Bowel incontinence, or fecal incontinence, is when a person is unable to control their gas or stool. Symptoms can be mild, with occasional staining of undergarments, or severe, completely restricting a persons activity.
Learn more about bowel incontinence.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in this country. The sad part is that it is usually a preventable cancer. Screening for colon cancer is designed to look for colorectal polyps, abnormal growths that if left in place will eventually turn into a malignancy.
Learn more about colorectal cancer screening.
Colorectal Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, almost 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed this year. Almost 60,000 people died last year because of the disease. Colorectal cancer begins in the inner lining of the large bowel, which is called the mucosa. Often, the cancer begins as a growth called a polyp. If the polyp is removed before the cells invade the deeper layers of the bowel wall, you have potentially prevented a colorectal cancer. If the cells have invaded the bowel wall, then it is called a cancer. Some people can have symptoms of rectal bleeding, weight loss and abdominal pain, although most people do not have any symptoms.
Learn more about colorectal cancer.
Constipation
Variation in bowel habits is normal for most people. However, there are some people who have chronic constipation despite the use of supplemental fiber, laxatives and even enemas.
Learn more about constipation.
Diverticular Disease
Diverticulosis of the colon is a common condition that is found in 50 percent of Americans by age 60 and nearly all by age 80.
Learn more about diverticular disease.
Familial Polyposis and HNPCC
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis or FAP is an inherited disorder that accounts for about 1-3% of all colon cancers.
Learn more about familial adenomatous polyposis.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD is a nonspecific inflammatory disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract.
Learn more about Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's Disease.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery for colonic diseases only accounted for 3% of all colon operations performed in the United States in the year 2000.
Learn more about laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery for colonic diseases.
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