 Colon
and Rectal Surgery is dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis,
and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus.
The Division has as its mission, the delivery of high-quality,
cost-effective medical care with dignity and compassion.
The Division and its members
are pledged to provide high quality teaching to fellows, residents,
medical students, allied healthcare personnel, and peers in
an encouraging environment. The Division and its members are
committed to unbiased participation in clinical and basic
research projects in the field of colon and rectal surgery,
colon and rectal diseases and their treatment, and any fields
that bear upon the broad field of colon and rectal health.
About Our Division
The prime focus of the Division
of Colon and Rectal Surgery is the diagnosis and treatment
of diseases and ailments arising in the anus, rectum, and
large bowel (colon). All of the Division surgeons have completed
fellowship training in this specialty and are board certified
by the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board
of Colon and Rectal Surgery. PENN colorectal surgeons are
highly experienced and committed to providing the entire spectrum
of care for their patients. The Division sees patients with
diverse problems, including colon, rectal, and anal cancer,
inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis),
diverticular disease, problems with incontinence and prolapse,
as well as hemorrhoids, fissures, and fistulas. The Division
specializes in diagnosing colorectal conditions by colonoscopy,
endorectal and endoanal ultrasound, flexible sigmoidoscopy,
and routine proctoscopic examination. The Division treats
appropriate cases operatively—specializing in sphincter
(anal)-preserving colon and rectal surgery for cancer and
benign disease, laparoscopic colon surgery, surgery for anal
incontinence and rectal prolapse, and both operative and medical
therapies for anal diseases and complaints.
PENN Colorectal Surgeons are recognized
nationally and internationally for their clinical and scientific
contributions. They are recognized as educators in the medical
community and they are actively involved in community education
here in the Philadelphia area.
PENN Colorectal Surgeons offer the following
services:
Surgical Management of:
- Cancer of the anus, rectum, and
colon (anal sphincter-sparing
procedures)
- Diverticular Disease, both open
and laparoscopic Ulcerative colitis and
- Crohn’s disease Incontinence
and Rectal Prolapse
Diagnosis and Treatment of:
- Complex Anorectal Problems
- Hemorrhoid, fissure, and anal
fistula treatment, medical and surgical
- Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy,
and removal of polyps
- Genetic evaluation and counseling
for inherited colorectal cancer syndromes
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