DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL & COLORECTAL SURGERY

The Department of General & Colorectal Surgery at La Peer Health Systems focuses on the diseases and conditions of the abdominal area and digestive organs. This department has a particular focus on colorectal and laparoscopic procedures. Laparoscopy is a surgical technique where small incisions are made instead of one large incision. This technique has been proven to lower the risk of complications, infections, scarring, and decreases the healing time.

General/Colorectal surgeons work very closely with gastroenterologists when treating your GI condition. A gastroenterologist may diagnose a condition while the general surgeon will surgically treat the condition.

Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Problems

• Bowel Changes
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Heartburn
• Hemorrhoids
• Indigestion
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Pain
• Ulcer

Medical Conditions Treated By the Colorectal Surgery Department:

• Anal Abscess/Fissure/Fistulas
  
• Anal Cancer
• Anal Warts
• Colorectal Cancer
  
• Crohn's Disease
• Fecal Incontinence
• Gallstones
• Hemorrhoids
• Hernias
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Ulcerative Colitis

General & Colorectal Procedures

• Abscess Drainage
• Appendectomy
• Colonoscopy
• Fistulotomy
• Gallbladder Removal
  
• Hemorrhoidectomy
  
• Hernia Repair
  
• Pilonidal Excision
• Sphincterotomy
• Wart excision

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with one of the mentioned conditions, please email us or call La Peer at 855.360.9119 to set up a consultation.

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