COLORECTAL SURGERY BLOG

Video Transcription: One of the treatments we have special training in is the treatment of Pilonidal disease. Pilonidal disease really came to the forefront during World War II, when 79,000 soldiers were afflicted with it. It was known as the Jeep Driver Disease, and the reason was that a lot of jeep drivers were getting

The Robotic Evolution The terms robotic surgery, robotically assisted surgery or computer assisted surgery, all refer to a technological development in the field of surgical procedures. In quite a number of operating rooms today, you will find robotic systems aiding colon and rectal surgeons, also know as proctologists, during surgical procedures. Robotically assisted surgery was

Proctitis It’s easy to take your health for granted. Most of us eat meals at least three times a day plus snacks, and make a few trips to the bathroom once the food has been digested, nutrients absorbed, and waste produced. But when your gastrointestinal system is compromised in some way, a trip to the

Video Transcription: Gary H. Hoffman, MD: Recently I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Guatemala to give care to those without access to medical or surgical care. I traveled under the auspices of Helps International. It’s a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of the Guatemalan people. It was the trip of

IBS?  IBD? Not The Same.  Different Diseases. Many people confuse Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).  These conditions are not the same thing but many patients confuse these conditions and ask whether they have Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome.  Read this article to understand the differences and which one matches your symptoms. It’s one

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).  Irritating.  Do I Have It? Make no mistake, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS for short), is real.  It is not all “in your head.” The pain, the cramping, the diarrhea and the constipation are real, and your proctologist, also known as a colon and rectal surgeon, can help diagnose and treat it.

What is diverticulosis? If you have diverticulosis, you have small bulges or pouches in the lining of your colon. This may make it difficult to have a bowel movement, which forces the colon to exert a greater amount of pressure than normal to go to the bathroom. While this is a common condition in older

If you’re a spicy food lover and a hemorrhoid patient at the same time, you might be asking yourself whether it’s safe to eat what you love. The short answer is: yes, there seems to be no direct relationship between spicy food and hemorrhoids. For a deeper dive on this topic, keep reading on! What

Los Angeles Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates No one wants to go to the proctologist or undergo a colonoscopy, but everyone needs to at some point. When it is time for you to visit, we hope you will consider seeing one of our experienced physicians and surgeons from Los Angeles Colon Rectal Surgical Associates at

The Anorectal Fistula.  What Is It? The anal area is a complex anatomical location.  The anal canal is designed to store stool until such time as it can be discharged.  As such, the anus is endowed with nerves (to sense the arrival of stool) and muscles (to hold the stool and then help to discharge