Consult a specialist for colorectal surgery
Our gastrointestinal specialists are trained in performing various types of colorectal surgery to help you deal with gastrointestinal issues.
Consult a specialist for colorectal surgery
Our gastrointestinal specialists are trained in performing various types of colorectal surgery to help you deal with gastrointestinal issues.
Colorectal surgery is the main treatment for early-stage colorectal cancer but is also used to treat many other gastrointestinal conditions that affect your colon and rectum, such as:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Diverticulitis
- Haemorrhoids
- Traumatic injuries
- Infections
- Bowel blockages
Colorectal surgery is the main treatment for early-stage colorectal cancer but is also used to treat many other gastrointestinal conditions that affect your colon and rectum, such as:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Diverticulitis
- Haemorrhoids
- Traumatic injuries
- Infections
- Bowel blockages
Types of colorectal surgical procedures
Colectomy
This is also called a large bowel resection and involves the complete or partial removal of your colon.
Colostomy
This procedure is performed when you can’t pass stool through your anus because of an illness, injury, or an issue with the digestive tract. It allows waste to exit the body through a hole in the abdomen, where it can be collected in a pouch.
Bowel anastomosis
This surgery involves removing a part of a structure in your body that is tube-shaped (such as your intestines) and reattaching the ends.
Colonoscopy
This is a procedure that allows doctors to inspect the lower digestive tract and remove polyps (irregular growths) from the intestines.
Hemorrhoidectomy
This is a surgery that is used to remove internal or external haemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in your anus or lower rectum.
Fistulotomy
This is a procedure for anal fistulas, wherein the fistula is cut open so that it will heal with a flat scar.
Rectal prolapse surgery
This is surgery conducted when the rectum protrudes through the anus. Various techniques can be used to treat prolapses, such as abdominal rectopexy, or perineal procedures.
No matter what condition you have, a gastrointestinal specialist can help you figure out whether your condition will benefit from surgery and the best procedure for you.
At Sydney Gut Clinic, you can consult our experienced gastrointestinal specialists to see what your options are and how we can help you find relief from your gastrointestinal condition.
Our specialists
Interventional gastroenterologist and hepatologist
BSc (Med) | MBBS (Hons) | FRACP
Consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist
MBBS (Hons) | FRACP (Gastroenterology) | FRACP (General Medicine)
Speak with a gastrointestinal specialist
At Sydney Gut Clinic, we have a team of specialists who specialise in diagnosing and treating a range of gastrointestinal conditions.
Don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule a consultation with a specialist today to find relief from abdominal pain.
Sydney Gut Clinic services are only available to patients in Australia.