Colorectal Surgery

Rutgers Health Colorectal Surgery offers comprehensive care for a range of colorectal diseases. These include:

  • Anal abscess/fistula/fissure
  • Anal cancer
  • Anorectal disease
  • Bowel incontinence
  • Colonic inertia
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's disease
  • Diverticular disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Pilonidal disease
  • Polyps of the colon and rectum
  • Rectal pain
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Rectocele
  • Ulcerative colitis

We offer many treatments or services for colorectal conditions, including:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal cancer surgery follow-up evaluation
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis) surgery
  • J-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis
  • Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure for fistula-in-ano (also known as anal fistula)
  • On-site anorectal physiology lab for the study of anal sphincter, anal canal, and rectum function
  • Stapled transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD), a leading-edge procedure for hemorrhoids
  • Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) procedure for pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM)

Minimally Invasive – Laparoscopic and Robotic – Colorectal Surgery

We often perform minimally invasive surgery using laparoscopic and robotic techniques. These techniques allow our surgeons to operate on the colon through several small "ports," with the help of a camera. The benefits of laparoscopic and robotic surgery include faster recovery, reduced pain, and quicker return to daily activities.

Physicians who serve our practice are on the faculty of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School or Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, both part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. Our doctors are active in research and teach about all aspects of colorectal surgery. Each brings life-changing knowledge from the classroom to the exam room.

If you or a loved one seeks expert surgical care for colorectal disease, get in touch with the Rutgers Health Colorectal Surgery practice.