Colorectal surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of colon and rectal cancer and benign (non-cancerous) diseases of the colon and rectum such as:
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Polyps
- Ulcerative colitis
Virtua's Colorectal Surgery Program
Virtua's colorectal surgical program has 10 fellowship-trained colorectal surgeons, more than any other hospital or medical center in the region. Virtua surgeons specialize in minimally invasive techniques and offer patients the most advanced technology available for diagnosis and treatment, including:
- Colonoscopies with advanced, high-definition capabilities for the early detection of colon and rectal cancer
- Colon cancer surgery
- Advanced rectal cancer surgery that preserves rectal function
- Constipation relief through non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques
- Range of surgical treatments for hemorrhoids
Call 1-888-VIRTUA-3 (1-888-847-8823) for information or an appointment with a Virtua colorectal surgeon.