Colorectal Surgery

The RWJ Hamilton colorectal surgery team conducts procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of problems of the colon, rectum, anus and small bowel.
 
Colon and rectal surgeons are experts in the medical and surgical treatment of colon and rectal conditions. They treat benign and malignant conditions, perform routine screening examinations and surgically treat problems when necessary. These surgeons have completed advanced training in the treatment of colon and rectal problems in addition to full training in general surgery.

What does it mean to be board certified?
It means your physician is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through a rigorous, voluntary commitment to lifelong learning through board certification by the American Board of Surgery and/or American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. In addition to completing education, residency and state licensure, your surgeon is committed to continuing education to stay current with the latest advances in medical science and technology.

Conditions We Treat
RWJ Hamilton surgeons offer patients the latest treatments for conditions such as:

• Anal Abscess, fistula
• Anal Fissure
• Cancer: anal cancer, colon cancer and rectal cancer
• Crohn's disease
• Diverticular disease
• Familial polyposis
• Hemorrhoids 
• Incontinence
• Pilonidal Disease
• Polyps of the colon and rectum
• Ulcerative Colitis

Partial List of Procedures:

• Abdominal Surgery
• Appendectomy
• Anterior resection
• Colon resection
• Colostomy
• Hemicolectomy
• Ileostomy
• J-Pouch procedure
• Sigmoid resection
• Small bowel resection

Diagnosis and Treatment

• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy with biopsy or polypectomy

Incontinence Treatment

• Pelvic floor, rectal prolapse repair
• Anal sphincter repair

Proctology Surgery

• Fistulotomy 
• Hemorrhoidectomy
• Rectal and perianal biopsy