Centre for Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Colorectal surgery

Colorectal surgery repairs damage to the colon, rectum, and anus through a variety of procedures that may have little or great long-term consequence to the patient. It may also involve surgery to the pelvic floor to repair hernias.

Colorectal surgery is performed to repair damage to the colon, rectum, and anus, caused by diseases of the lower digestive tract, such as cancer, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). Injury, obstruction, and ischemia (compromised blood supply) may require bowel surgery. Masses and scar tissue can grow within the rectum, causing blockages that prevent normal elimination of feces. Other diseases such as diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis can cause perforations in the rectum. Surgical removal of the damaged area or areas can return normal bowel function.

Consultants who undertake colorectal surgery include:

Professor Sina Dorudi              www.colorectalsurgery.co.uk
Mr John Rogers                          www.gordcentre.org
Mr James Wellwood                   http://www.gastroenterologycentre.co.uk
Professor Sir Ara Darzi Kbe      http://www.gastroenterologycentre.co.uk
Mr Christopher Chan                  http://www.gastroenterologycentre.co.uk


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