Colorectal Surgery
If you need colorectal surgery (colon, rectal, & anal), you'll be reassured to learn that Stamford Hospital's Department of Surgery offers a truly extraordinary level of care. Our staff is highly trained, proactive and dedicated to delivering a superior level of colorectal care in a patient-centered environment. We work closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, genetic counselors, primary care physicians, general surgeons, radiation therapist, radiologists, and other specialists to manage colon and rectal diseases as required by each individual patient.
Many of the colorectal screenings, such as colonoscopies, and treatments, such as anal-rectal surgery, can be performed in the relaxed atmosphere of the Tully Center on an outpatient surgery basis.
Stamford Hospital colorectal surgeons have a large experience in using laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery.
Stamford Hospital has one of only 21 familial colorectal cancer registries in North and South America. In addition to treating and helping you manage your disease, we teach prevention techniques to lower your risk, including diet, exercise and regular screenings.
Colon and rectal surgeons at Stamford Hospital diagnose and treat a wide variety of colon and rectal diseases such as:
- Anorectal disease:
- Anal cancer
- Anal condyloma
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal incontinence
- Anal sphincter repair
- Hemorrhoids
- Rectal prolapse
- Colon cancer
- Diverticular disease
- Hereditary colon and rectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)
- Polyps
- Rectal cancer
Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
Where appropriate, we offer a minimally-invasive surgical approach to the treatment of colorectal cancer, which helps reduce post-operative pain and medication levels, speed the return of bowel function, and deliver a smaller incision, and therefore, improved cosmetic results.
It is important to remember, however, that not all patients are candidates for laparoscopic or other minimally invasive forms of surgery. Your surgeon will be able to provide you with the most appropriate treatment options for your individual situation.
For more information or to make an appointment please call
1-877-233-WELL (9355).