What do they do in colorectal surgery?

Your surgeon will make a cut on your abdomen and remove the diseased part of your small bowel. They will often need to also remove a part of your large bowel, and your surgeon will usually join the ends of your bowel back together – although sometimes this is not possible.

How successful is colorectal surgery?

Overall mortality rates following colorectal surgery range from 1 to 16.4%,1 2 3 4 with morbidity rates as high as 35%. Furthermore, following colorectal surgery, patients require the need for a second operation 2 to 5.8% of the time.

Who is the best colorectal surgeon in Boston?

Boston Colon & Rectal Surgery

• Thomas Cataldo. Top Doctor. Colon & Rectal Surgery.
• Lilian Chen. Top Doctor. Colon & Rectal Surgery.
• Christian H. Corwin. Top Doctor.
• Todd D. Francone. Top Doctor.
• Joel E. Goldberg. Top Doctor.
• Jason F. Hall. Top Doctor.
• Peter W. Marcello. Top Doctor.
• Rocco Ricciardi. Top Doctor. Colon & Rectal Surgery.

What happens at a colorectal surgery appointment?

You may require a physical examination; this will include a rectal (back passage) examination. To do this the Doctor places a gloved finger into your back passage to feel for any lumps or swellings. One of the clinic nurses will be supporting you during this examination.

Why am I referred to colorectal surgery?

Surgery for bowel cancer Often patients with cancer in the colon or rectum will need surgery. Usually this will be a bowel resection, which involves removing the affected part containing the cancer and then rejoining the bowel. In many cases, bowel cancer can be cured in this way with no need for further treatment.

Is colorectal surgery painful?

Is colon resection surgery painful? Colon resection surgery is performed under general anesthesia and the patient will feel no pain during the procedure. During recovery, abdominal and incision pain are likely, which can be managed with pain medication.

How long does colorectal surgery take?

Most laparoscopic surgeries last between 1.5 and 3 hours. This does not include the time it takes to go to sleep, wake up, insert IV’s etcetera, so the actual time you spend in the operating room may be longer than this. Once the procedure is complete, your doctor will talk to your family in the waiting room.

What type of doctor does colon surgery?

A Colorectal Surgeon, formerly known as a proctologist, is a general surgeon who has undergone further training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Colon and rectal surgeons are experts in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of colon and rectal problems.

How long is colorectal surgery fellowship?

Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowships are one year in length.

Why would you see a colorectal surgeon?

Colon and rectal surgeons treat benign and malignant conditions, perform routine colon screening examinations and surgically treat problems when necessary.

When should I see a colorectal surgeon?

Consider seeking care from a colorectal surgeon if you have any of the following symptoms or conditions: Anal or groin area abscess or boil. Bowel or urinary incontinence. Rectal bleeding or black stools with a sticky, tarry texture.

Do you lose weight after colon surgery?

It is normal to lose some weight after this surgery. Soon it will level off and slowly you will start to regain some of the weight you lost.

Where to get colon and Rectal Surgery in Boston?

Fax: 617-667-2978 Colon and Rectal Surgery

Which is the best hospital for colon and Rectal Surgery?

Our world-class colon and rectal surgery experts provide prompt, individualized care and the most advanced treatments for colon, rectal or anal cancer, Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fistulas and/or fecal incontinence.

What kind of surgery do they do for colon cancer?

We specialize in minimally invasive approaches such as standard laparoscopic, single incision laparoscopic (through one small skin incision) and robotic laparoscopic surgeries for the small bowel, colon and rectum. Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum.

What kind of surgery do I need for my rectum?

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the main types of IBD. Benign diseases of the colon, rectum and anus include diverticulitis, rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, anal fistulae, and fissures. These conditions sometimes require surgery.