Colon and Rectal

Using advanced technology and a highly personalized approach, our colorectal specialists provide compassionate care while treating a wide range of conditions of the colon, rectum, anus, and small intestine.

Our board-certified colorectal surgeons are experts in smaller proctologic ailments, as well as complex and minimally invasive robotic surgery to treat cancer and other serious colon and rectal conditions. Minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery techniques mean smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery times.
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Conditions

Our surgeons evaluate and treat a broad range of colon and rectal health issues, including:

  • Anal abscess/fistula
  • Anal cancer
  • Anal dysplasia
  • Anal fissure
  • Anal warts/condylomata
  • Bowel incontinence
  • Colon cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Large bowel obstruction
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Pilonidal disease
  • Polyps of the colon and rectum
  • Pruritus ani
  • Rectal cancer
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Rectocele
  • Ulcerative colitis

Diagnosis and Treatment

Our colon and rectal surgeons are highly skilled in performing the most advanced procedures, including robotic-assisted surgery. Common procedures include:

  • Anal and rectal ultrasound
  • Anal Pap smear
  • Colonic stent
  • Colonoscopy
  • High-resolution anoscopy (HRA)
  • Inflammatory bowel surgery (including "J pouches")
  • Laparoscopic/robotic colon surgery
  • Laparoscopic/robotic rectal surgery
  • Rectopexy for prolapse
  • Ostomy (ileostomy & colostomy)
  • Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS)
  • Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS)

Surgery

We offer comprehensive care to treat conditions related to the colon, rectum, anus, and small intestine. Our colon and rectal surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained, and specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these disorders.

Our surgeons are experts in smaller proctologic ailments, as well as complex and robotic surgery to treat cancer and other serious colon and rectal conditions. Robotic surgery allows our physicians greater precision and dexterity with three-dimensional visualization, resulting in smaller incisions and reduced discomfort and scarring.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a leading pre-op and post-op pathway focusing on pain control, nutrition, and hydration and has been shown to improve patient outcomes.

Download our patient instruction ERAS booklet

Prepare for Your Visit by Reading Instructions for Surgery

Health Information

Our surgeons evaluate and treat a broad range of colon and rectal health issues, including:

  • Anal abscess/fistula
  • Anal cancer
  • Anal dysplasia
  • Anal fissure
  • Anal warts/condylomata
  • Bowel incontinence
  • Colon cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Large bowel obstruction
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Pilonidal disease
  • Polyps of the colon and rectum
  • Pruritus ani
  • Rectal cancer
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Rectocele
  • Ulcerative colitis

Our colon and rectal surgeons are highly skilled in performing the most advanced procedures, including robotic-assisted surgery. Common procedures include:

  • Anal and rectal ultrasound
  • Anal Pap smear
  • Colonic stent
  • Colonoscopy
  • High-resolution anoscopy (HRA)
  • Inflammatory bowel surgery (including "J pouches")
  • Laparoscopic/robotic colon surgery
  • Laparoscopic/robotic rectal surgery
  • Rectopexy for prolapse
  • Ostomy (ileostomy & colostomy)
  • Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS)
  • Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS)

We offer comprehensive care to treat conditions related to the colon, rectum, anus, and small intestine. Our colon and rectal surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained, and specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these disorders.

Our surgeons are experts in smaller proctologic ailments, as well as complex and robotic surgery to treat cancer and other serious colon and rectal conditions. Robotic surgery allows our physicians greater precision and dexterity with three-dimensional visualization, resulting in smaller incisions and reduced discomfort and scarring.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a leading pre-op and post-op pathway focusing on pain control, nutrition, and hydration and has been shown to improve patient outcomes.

Download our patient instruction ERAS booklet

Prepare for Your Visit by Reading Instructions for Surgery
Colon and Rectal

The Team

Doylestown Health’s colon and rectal experts have specialized training in the treatment of a wide range of colon and rectal conditions. Our team uses the latest technology, which includes minimally invasive and robotic procedures, while providing compassionate and personalized care.

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