Colorectal Surgery
Shorepoint Medical Group colon and rectal surgeons have undergone extensive training to treat complex and intricate issues associated with the colon, rectum and anus. Physicians are fellowship-trained specialists with board certification in general surgery. Additionally, ShorePoint colorectal surgeons have experience in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic procedures. Using these methods may result in improved accuracy, less bleeding, less complications and quicker recoveries.
Our colon and rectal surgery services include treatment for:
- Rectal prolapse (all or part of the rectum slides out of place)
- Fecal incontinence
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Colon motility problems (this could be experienced as either chronic constipation or chronic diarrhea)
- Hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas (protrusions, which may cause bleeding or pain during bowel movements)
- Diverticular disease (including diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding)
- Polyps (intestinal growths)
- Hereditary issues involving the colon and rectum
- Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis