Who Is a Colorectal Surgeon??

Colorectal surgeon is a specially qualified doctor to treat conditions of Colon, rectum and anal canal. Following general surgery they do 3 year Specialization 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 skillful 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:

Author :- Dr Avadh PatelKaizen Hospital
MS, DrNB Surgical Gastroenterologist & Colo-Rectal Surgeon