Colorectal surgeon is a specially qualified doctor to treat conditions of Colon, rectum and anal
canal. Following general surgery they do 3 year Specialisation in surgical gastroenterology. After
that they do fellowship in colorectal surgery.
They study extensively about colon and rectum, so they are very knowledgeable about colorectal
diseases.
Colorectal surgeons practice the full range of endoscopic and surgical techniques for treating your
GI tract. That means they have all the available tools at their disposal to treat complex conditions.
They are very skilful at minimally invasive (Laparoscopic and Robotic) surgeries.
Not all lower GI conditions need surgical treatment, but when they do, it’s helpful to see a specialist
colorectal surgeon.
Colorectal conditions that are likely to require surgery include:
Colon and Rectal Cancers
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Pelvic floor disorders
Diverticulitis
Author :- Dr Avadh Patel
MS, DrNB Surgical Gastroenterologist & Colo-Rectal Surgeon
Kaizen Hospital
