It's well documented; a colonoscopy is one of the only procedures in the medical field that can not only detect cancer but prevent cancer. That's by finding and removing questionable polyps before ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways You may shower after surgery, but avoid baths, hot tubs, or ...

The surgeon sits at a computer console that looks a little like Pixar’s WALL-E. After placing his thumbs and index fingers in grips, he makes small motions to cut or cauterize or stitch, while ...

P. Marco Fisichella, MD, of Loyola University Health System in Chicago is treating patients with conditions such as diverticulitis using a laparoscopic surgery technique, which can help patients ...

Colon cancer treatment is personalized based on stage, overall health and tumor characteristics. Early detection and accurate ...

Minimally invasive surgery is a gold standard approach to surgery for colorectal cancer, says Luke Martin, MD. Dr. Martin is a colon and rectal surgeon at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). He explains ...

Colorectal surgery involves resection, or removal, of parts of the colon, rectum or both, to remove cancer. Surgery is most effective when the tumor is diagnosed before it has spread to other parts of ...

Are there differences in the frequency of abdominal adhesions between open and laparoscopic operations? The authors of a study, published in Annals of Surgery, [1] obtained information on the extent ...

It’s a private area. It’s embarrassing. It’s unpleasant. It’s certainly not the topic of family table talk. However, the one way to beat colorectal cancer before it becomes a serious problem is ...