Conditions
This section describes common conditions which are treated by colorectal surgeons. This is not a comprehensive list however it receives the most common of these diseases.
Anorectal Conditions
Anorectal disorders are painful but common conditions like hemorrhoids, fissures (tears), fistulas, or abscesses that affect the anal region. Many people fail to seek treatment out of fear but these conditions are usually easily treated often without surgery. Rarely, serious conditions have similar symptoms so it is always best to have anorectal complaints evaluated by a colorectal surgeon.
Colon Conditions
Diseases of the large intestine may be benign or malignant. Unfortunately they are all too common in our society and include colorectal polyps and cancer, diverticulitis, colitis (such as Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) just to name a few. Colonoscopy is critical to preventing cancer and disease of the colon in general.
Colonoscopy
A procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the anus in order to examine the colon.
Pelvic Floor Conditions
Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) are a group of conditions that affect the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor includes the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue in the lowest part of the pelvis. It supports your organs, including the bowel, bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. … It also helps the organs function properly.