When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for ...

Recurrent and re-operative colon surgery is a procedure that is performed when cancer in the colon has returned after initial treatment or when a previous colorectal surgery was unsuccessful. This ...

With the recent passing of "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman, awareness of colorectal cancer is on the rise and the doctors at Houston Colon want to offer preventative advice. "Screening for colon ...

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, about how to treat problems of the anus and rectum called ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- When performed by experienced surgeons, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is a safe and effective alternative to standard open surgery for most patients with cancer that is ...

Colorectal surgeons are specialists in their field, focusing on the physiology of the lower digestive tract. The term “colorectal” is a combination of the words colon and rectal. This area of the body ...

In this video, Dr. Nandita Mohan is in conversation with Dr. Kamal Gupta, Senior Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Medical Director at Karan Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab. Dr. Gupta is ...

Abscesses are a common problem if you have Crohn’s disease. They’re painful pockets of pus and bacteria that can form in your stomach, pelvis, or around your anus. You’ll need antibiotics to treat the ...

Share on Pinterest The timing of chemotherapy may improve outcomes in colon cancer treatment. FatCamera/Getty Images Moreover, neoadjuvant chemotherapy led to significant tumor regression and was ...

Colorectal surgery is the use of surgical procedures for the diagnosis and/or treatment of disorders and abnormalities of the anus, rectum and colon. These disorders can include cancer, faecal ...