COLORECTAL SURGERY BLOG

Anal Pain.  When Medication Fails.  Sphincterotomy. One of the most painful conditions affecting the anal opening is the dreaded anal fissure.  A small tear in the lining of the anus, it produces pain and bleeding out of proportion to its size.  Few other conditions take up as much time for the proctologist (also known as

Anal Warts.  A Visit To The Proctologist. By now, most people have heard of the term anal warts, also known as condyloma acuminata.  Anal warts are common and are transmissible.  Whether transmitted sexually (STD’s), or in other, non-sexual transmission modes, these small, fleshy lumps are a source of irritation at a minimum, and a possible

Hemorrhoids.  Fissures.  The Proctologist. Anal pain is common. Most often, the pain is transient. It comes and then it leaves just as quickly. But what happens when it comes, but doesn’t go? What happens when the pain lingers, intensifies and worsens? A trip to the proctologist (also known as a colon and rectal surgeon, or

A Proctologist.  What And Where. A proctologist, also known as a colon and rectal surgeon or coloproctologist, is a medical school graduate who has received special surgical training following medical school graduation.  As you can guess, many years were spent in learning much about the colon, rectum, anus and small intestine.  Why so focused on

Hemorrhoids.  A Fact Of Life.  PPH And The Proctologist. are a fact of life.  Why?  Because all of us are born with them.  Hemorrhoids, or more accurately, hemorrhoidal cushions, encircle the anus and facilitate an easy passage of stool (bowel movement) through the anal canal.  Hemorrhoids are normal.  However, when they enlarge and cause symptoms,

Medicare.  Don’t Worry.  As Of  Today, You Are Covered. If you need a colonoscopy, your proctologist, also known as a colorectal surgeon or coloproctologist may perform it at a surgical center or at a large hospital such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.  There are many factors that go into the decision to perform

Awake At Night?  It May Be Levator Syndrome. Proctalgia Fugax.  Coccydinia. Have you ever awakened at night with severe pain in your pelvis or around your anal opening?  Have you tried home remedies or, perhaps a bit of alcohol to relieve the discomfort and feeling of spasm?  You are not alone.  You may have levator

First Things First.  Anatomy.  Then, What Can a Surgical Robot Do? Colon Cancer.  Rectal Cancer.  Terms that cause fear in all of us.  In big cities such as Los Angeles and in small towns alike, colorectal cancer is common.  It is the third most common cancer overall.  Once discovered, an operation is usually performed as

Polyps.  Thank You Katie Couric. Much has been written about colon and rectal polyps.  Most of us know that polyps may be precursors to colon or rectal cancer.  We also know that removing polyps before they begin to transform into a problem, is life saving.  Katie Couric famously showed us how this prevention is accomplished,

Call In The Proctologist! Hemorrhoids.  Everything has failed.  All forms of home therapy have not worked.  Your colorectal surgeon (also known as a proctologist) has tried all of the office tricks and procedures without success, and you are still miserable.  What next?  Is there an operation in your future? Your coloproctologist will probably suggest that