COLORECTAL SURGERY BLOG

Nature Calling?  It’s Natural.  What About Stool Softeners? Bowel movements, and toilets are a natural part of our lives.  We may take them for granted in our busy lives in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.  But they are a constant.  Perhaps, this is why we do not usually think about them.  They are a constant. 

The Good. Good and the bad. First the good. Hemorrhoids are normal part of our anatomy.  Everyone has them.  Even animals have them.  What are they?  Hemorrhoids are veins.  They return blood to the heart.  They exist in every square inch of our bodies.  In the anal area, they surround the anal canal and ease

Thrombotic Hemorrhoids.  A Pain In The You Know What. Hemorrhoids are common, especially in those of us over the age of 50.  Less common, but potentially more distressing, is the thrombotic hemorrhoid, an acutely painful anal lump, a potentially debilitating painful lump and an all around pain in the you-know-where.  A pain down “there” and

A Significant Advance in the Treatment of Colon and Rectal Conditions. Even in today’s high-tech medical world, the words “robot” and “surgery” do not seem to fit together. But in fact, they do now. Thanks to recent advances in the field of robotics and mechanical programming technology, colorectal surgeons (formerly known as proctologists) are now

Get the PDF version of this article Amaze Your Friends. Dazzle Your Colleagues. (Maybe Even Save a Life) If you wish to bedazzle and standout as an authority at medical conferences, the information in this newsletter will help to achieve that goal. But speak thoughtfully. Genetics is a complicated, and ever-changing field, and someone with

Get the PDF version of this article The Perineal Wound The  perineal wound  resulting  from  an abdominoperineal resection  (APR) has always   been  considered  troublesome. Miles’  original description  of the treatment of the  perineal incision  involved leaving  it open  to heal by secondary intention, a  strategy resulting in  a  long-term chronic  wound.6 Modern use  of  chemotherapy

Get the PDF version of this article What is a Rhomboid Anyway? THE BASICS. Pilonidal disease represents several forms of a single abnormality. Pilonidal disease may consist of nothing more than asymptomatic midline skin pits overlying the sacrococcygeal area. At the other extreme, the disease may be a large complex abscess associated with sepsis. In

Many people don’t think too hard about the frequency of their colonoscopies, but maybe you should. You know your personal health better than anyone else. You know your medical history, your family’s medical history, your bowel habits and how long it has been since your last colonoscopy—so who better to sit down and decide when your next examination should be?

Dairy is difficult to digest for many people. The problem with dairy is actually the natural sugar found in dairy products called lactose. Our bodies naturally produce an enzyme called lactase that breaks down lactose as it is digested, but sometimes people become lactase deficient. When this happens, exposure to lactose will start to irritate the lining of the intestinal tract, causing severe cramping, diarrhea, gas and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Though colon cancer causes the second most cancer-related deaths in the United States, many people harbor misconceptions about the dangerous disease. Because colon cancer is highly treatable if detected early, developing a better awareness of the condition can help you stay free of colon cancer in Los Angeles. This can start with learning the truths behind many common myths that circulate about colon cancer.