Introduction
Colorectal Surgery is one of the specialties that is part of our Advanced Surgery Centre of Excellence at Hospital Picaso. Our colorectal surgeons are able to treat various conditions that affect the lower digestive tract, namely the colon, rectum and anus. Some of the conditions affecting these parts of the body are diagnosed through colonoscopy, where a fibre optic camera is inserted into the colon through the anus.
Common Conditions
While colon cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting the lower digestive tract, rectal and anal cancer exists as well. Treatment for these types of cancer may involve surgery and other forms of cancer therapy.
Milder forms of colorectal conditions such as haemorrhoids, anal fissures and even constipation sometimes require surgery. While these conditions may go away on their own or be cured through different means, our colorectal surgeons are ready to deal with certain cases which require surgery.
If you’re facing any of the conditions below, you may consult our colorectal surgeons in Hospital Picaso:
- Rectal prolapse (when the rectum slips out of the anus)
- Polyps - small, harmless growths in the colon that may potentially develop into cancer
- Diverticulitis - inflammation of the diverticula inside the digestive tract
- Anal Fistula - small tunnel that may form due to the infection of the anal gland
- Fecal incontinence - involuntary loss of control of bowel movements
- Crohn’s Disease - inflammation of the digestive tract
Treatments
Treatments may vary from taking medication, laxatives, suppositories or enema. One of the most common surgical procedures in this field is appendectomy, which is the removal of the appendix. Other surgical procedures may also be required depending on the condition.
Services we provide at Hospital Picaso that fall under colorectal surgery include:
- Advanced surgery
- Laser haemorrhoidoplasty
- Anal fistula surgery
- Colorectal cancer surgery
- Biofeedback therapy
- Colonoscopy
- Sitz baths
- Lifestyle and dietary modifications
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