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

Colonoscopy

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Ischemic or Infectious Colitis
• Radiation Colitis or Enteritis
• Volvulus of colon
• Rectal Prolapse
• Surgical management of small intestine, colon, rectum, and Anal Crohn's Disease

Anorectal Problems

• Hemorrhoids
• Fissures
• Rectal bleeding
• Anal fistula
• Anal dermatologic problems
• Fecal Incontinence

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