Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal surgery is a specialized field of surgery that focuses on treating conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. It involves procedures on the lower digestive tract, including the colon, rectum, and anus. Colorectal surgery addresses a wide range of conditions, from benign issues like hemorrhoids and anal fissures to serious diseases like colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
Conditions Treated:
- Colorectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal fissures
- Anal fistulas
- Rectal prolapse
- And other disorders affecting the lower gastrointestinal tract.
Types of Procedures:
- Colectomy (removal of part or all of the colon)
- Proctectomy (removal of part or all of the rectum)
- Colostomy/ileostomy (creating an opening for waste to exit the body)
- Polypectomy (removal of polyps)
- Hemorrhoidectomy (removal of hemorrhoids)
- And various other procedures.