COLORECTAL SURGERY BLOG

Advanced techniques allow experienced surgeon’s to remove tumors from the colon or rectum without a major abdominal operation, and in some cases entirely without incisions. Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) Transanal endoscopic microsurgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that provides your surgeon with access to issues within the mid to upper rectum, without requiring an

Newly available robotic techniques make it possible to perform minimally invasive surgery deep in the pelvis in order to remove rectal tumors, while theoretically protecting the nerves to this area. The fields of laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery are used together during this operation. Robotic surgical systems boast many advantages over traditional open operations, such

The anorectum is a specialized region of the gastrointestinal tract that performs sensory, storage, and elimination functions. The lining is richly endowed with discriminatory nerve endings to allow the body to distinguish between flatus, liquid, and solid waste. While sturdy, the surfaces are vulnerable to trauma and infections. With or without an anal or rectal

Internal hemorrhoids are typically located within the rectum so that a patient is usually unable to either touch or view them. With the onset of symptoms, patients become aware of the existence of the hemorrhoids.  Not uncommonly, symptomatic hemorrhoids cause bleeding, itching, discharge or a feeling of rectal fullness.  Internal hemorrhoids that enlarge and protrude

Genetic testing is a preventative, potentially life-saving measure that helps in the early detection and treatment of asymptomatic, premalignant or malignant cancers.  Colon cancer is a common disease. Many colon cancers (and other, non-colon cancers) begin with an inherited genetic defect.  This defect can allow for the development of a cancer in an otherwise healthy

(also known as an IPAA or J- Pouch) When certain disease conditions require the removal of the rectum as a part of the treatment, a rectal pouch may be created.  The new pouch serves as a reservoir for feces, and allows the patient to maintain control and eliminate feces at a convenient time and place. 

Perianal pain (pain of the skin surrounding the anus), and anal pain is a common patient complaint. The pain may be severe because the anus and surrounding skin are heavily endowed with nerve endings. While the pain often feels severe, the cause is generally not a serious one and can be treated by your doctor

Anal manometry, defacography, pudendal nerve testing and anal or rectal ultrasound are tests that are utilized to study a number of different conditions, including constipation and fecal incontinence, and are also used to study more severe issues such as anal sphincter disruption and tumors of the anorectum. Of all gastrointestinal complaints among older adults, constipation

Anal symptoms are often caused by hemorrhoids, a collection of veins, arteries, nerves and connective tissue in the wall of the anorectum. This normal complex of tissue may enlarge over time, prolapse (fall out of the anus) and cause symptoms.  Internal hemorrhoids occur above the boundary between the rectum and anus. External hemorrhoids are those

Anal symptoms are often caused by hemorrhoids, a collection of veins, arteries, nerves and connective tissue in the wall of the anorectum. This normal complex of tissue may enlarge over time, prolapse (fall out of the anus) and cause symptoms.  Internal hemorrhoids occur above the boundary between the rectum and anus. External hemorrhoids are those