About This Treatment
The colorectal surgeons at Franciscan Health provide advanced treatments for issues affecting the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This area includes the small intestine, colon (large intestine) and rectum.
Our surgeons collaborate with other Franciscan Health specialists to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive care. They also participate in clinical research, giving you access to new treatments.
Conditions we treat with colon and rectal surgery
Our surgical team treats the full range of lower gastrointestinal disorders, including:
- Anorectal diseases (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistulas and anorectal abscesses)
- Colorectal cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticular diseases
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Polyps
- Ulcerative colitis
