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
Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah
Dr. Suhirdan leads the team at Sydney Gut Clinic, bringing a combination of experience, excellence, and dedication. He is a highly trained Interventional Gastroenterologist,
Dr Andrew Kim
Dr Andrew Kim is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, he undertook his physician and advanced gastroenterology training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and completed a fellowship in (IBD) at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.
Dr Rohan Gett
Having graduated with honours from the University of New South Wales, he also lays claim to an internship and residency at the reputed Concord Hospital. Trained, thereafter, in general surgery at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Dr Gett ...
Dr Fei Wen Chen
Dr Chen is a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist with special interest in managing patients with chronic liver disease of various aetiology, as well as general gastroenterology and endoscopy.
Sviatlana Starr
Sviatlana Starr is an expert in gut-directed hypnotherapy. She has been professionally helping people with different functional gut disorders through gut-directed hypnotherapy sessions since 2015.
Dr Arjuna ‘Arj’ Nagendra
Dr Nagendra is currently a consultant at Prince of Wales Hospital where he is involved with teaching anaesthetic trainees, particularly in his areas of clinical interest - airway surgery and neurovascular procedures.
Antoinette Le Busque
As the Nurse Practitioner Sydney Gut Clinic, Antoinette works collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Dr. Mudar Zand Irani
Dr. Mudar Zand Irani is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with special interest and expertise in gastrointestinal motility disorders, advanced endoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound.
Dr Nicholas Kortt
Dr Nicholas Kortt is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with extensive experience in general gastroenterology, hepatology, and advanced endoscopy.
Dr Mark Ghali
Dr Mark Ghali is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist providing comprehensive care for all general gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
Dr Beatrice Brennan
Dr Beatrice Brennan is a female gastroenterologist and hepatologist who divides her time between working as a consultant gastroenterologist and in public health.
Jodie Hicks
Jodie is a consultant dietitian with specialised expertise in gut health, gastrointestinal conditions, and bariatric and metabolic surgery.
Dr Neil Vanza
Dr Neil Vanza is a specialist anaesthetist working in both public and private practice across Sydney, Australia.
Dr Ramez Zaklama
Dr Ramez Zaklama is a Sydney based anaesthetist who graduated from Monash University with Honours
Dr Kevin Lee
Dr Kevin Lee graduated from The University of New South Wales with a degree in medicine.
Dr Sarah Leighton
Dr Sarah Leighton completed a medical degree at Notre Dame University before pursuing specialist training in anaesthesia at Prince of Wales and Sydney Children’s Hospitals.
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.