Colorectal Surgery
A colorectal surgeon is a physician who has specialized knowledge and skill with regard to problems of the colon, rectum, anus and small bowel. In addition to having proficiency in the field of general surgery, colon and rectal surgeons have attained particular expertise in diagnosis as well as medical and surgical management (including preoperative and postoperative care) in the following areas:
- Anorectal conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Fissures
- Abscesses
- Fistulas
- Anal warts or condyloma
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Chronic ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Colonic neoplasms
- Cancer
- Polyps
- Familial polyposis
- Endoscopy of the colon and rectum
- Rigid and flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic polypectomy
- Intestinal and anorectal physiology for management of
- Anal incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Rectal prolapse
Dr. Butcher has a special interest in laparoscopic colon resection, for both benign and malignant disease. He offers laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgery for all patients who are candidates for the procedure. Further information can be found in the FAQ section or the Health Library section of the website.