Colon & Anal Surgeries

Colectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the colon. This procedure is performed to treat colon cancer, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

Colostomy
A procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall for stool to bypass the lower bowel. It may be temporary or permanent and is often done when part of the colon or rectum needs to heal.

Hemorrhoidectomy
Surgical removal of internal or external hemorrhoids when other treatments have failed. This procedure offers long-term relief from bleeding, itching, and pain.

Anal Fissure Surgery (Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy)
A small incision is made in the anal sphincter muscle to relieve tension and promote healing of chronic anal fissures.

Fistulotomy
Surgery to treat anal fistulas by opening the tract and allowing it to heal from the inside out. This is a common treatment for persistent infections near the anus.

Abscess Drainage
Performed to remove pus from infected anal or rectal glands. Prompt drainage relieves pain and prevents the spread of infection.

Polypectomy
Removal of polyps (abnormal tissue growths) from the colon or rectum, often done during a colonoscopy. It is a preventive measure against colorectal cancer.

Proctectomy
Surgical removal of the rectum, often part of cancer treatment or for severe inflammatory bowel disease. It may involve a colostomy depending on the extent of removal.

Low Anterior Resection (LAR)
Removal of the rectum while preserving the anal sphincter. Commonly used to treat rectal cancer with the goal of maintaining normal bowel function.

Abdominoperineal Resection (APR)
A more extensive procedure that removes the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon, often requiring a permanent colostomy. Used for low rectal cancers.