Definition and Overview Colorectal surgery is a term that refers to various surgical procedures performed on the colon, anus, and rectum. Medical professionals performing such procedures are known as proctologists...
...Results A colostomy may be recommended to patients suffering from: Obstructions of the large intestines and rectum – A colostomy may be necessary in cases of conditions that prevent stools...
...more detailed image of the colon including the rectum, especially if the presence of polyps, which can be pre-cancerous, is suspected. This type of test is different from standard colonoscopy,...
...Hard stools A feeling of incomplete evacuation, i.e. a sensation of stool remaining in the bowel after defecating A feeling of blockage in the anus or rectum Use of manual...
...rectum to measure pressure in the urethra, bladder and possibly rectum. An enlarged prostate can cause pressure in any of those places to increase, because it presses on the bladder...
...to the procedure. Definition and Overview Sigmoidoscopy is a test that looks into the last section of the colon, which is composed of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and the anus....
...technique. In this procedure, the surgeon inserts a circular stapling instrument into the rectum to remove the prolapsed hemorrhoid and then staples the supporting tissues to the rectum. Possible Risks...
...after having his colon and rectum removed. In the past, a permanent opening (stoma) is made in the abdomen. However, with the introduction of J-pouch surgery, patients with gastrointestinal issues...
...transverse colon is reconnected to the rectum. Sigmoid colectomy – During a sigmoid colectomy, all or part of the sigmoid colon is removed. The surgeon then reconnects the descending colon...
...of the colon Hemicolectomy – either the left or right side of the colon is removed Proctocolectomy – removes the colon as well as the rectum Removing the colon is...
