Washington University Colon and Rectal continues its role as a leader in research and treatment in all aspects of colorectal surgery. Faculty provide comprehensive care for patients with diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Washington University colorectal surgeons have special expertise in laparoscopic colon surgery, offering this treatment for colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, colon polyps, rectal prolapse and chronic constipation.
Washington University colorectal surgeons answer common questions on various diseases and treatments of the colon, rectum and anus:
- Anal fissure
- Anal itching (pruritus ani)
- Anal warts
- Carcinomatrosis
- Colon cancer
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulous and diverticulitis
- Fecal incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Rectal cancer
- Rectal prolapse
- Ulcerative colitis