Colorectal surgeons treat diseases of the colon,
rectum and anus. Conditions managed by colorectal
surgeons include hemorrhoids, fistulas, malignant
tumors, benign polyps, diverticulitis, inflammatory
bowel disease, and colitis.
Colostomy, ileostomy,
partial or complete removal of the colon and/or
rectum, colonoscopy, proctosigmoidoscopy and
other procedures are also performed by colorectal
surgical specialists.
