![What Is Colorectal Surgery: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 1 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
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...
![What Is Colostomy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 2 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...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...
![What Is Virtual Colonoscopy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 3 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...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,...
![What Is Chronic Idiopathic Constipation? 4 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-166-300x158.png)
...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 maneuvers, such...
![What Is Enlarged Prostate? 5 Enlarged Prostate](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-165-300x158.png)
...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 and rectum....
![What Is Sigmoidoscopy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 6 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...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....
![What Is Hemorrhoidectomy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 7 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...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...
![What Is Ileoanal Anastomosis Surgery: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 8 What is Ileoanal Anastomosis Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/26703-what-is-ileoanal-anastomosis-surgery-overview-benefits-and-expected-results-300x169.webp)
...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...
![What Is Laparoscopic Colectomy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 9 What is Laparoscopic Colectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/26752-what-is-laparoscopic-colectomy-overview-benefits-and-expected-results-300x169.webp)
...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...
![What Is Colectomy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 10 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...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...