News and Events

			USC Explores 3-D Technology to Perform Surgery: http://news.usc.edu/#!/article/36505/usc-surgeon-explores-3-d-visualizat The magic of 3-D has helped theater chains lure patrons back to the multiplex, but the technology is proving to be more than a gimmick for surgeons performing minimally invasive operations. Click to read article
			USC specializes in Laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery) for colon and rectal diseases with state of the art operative equipment. Proven benefits include reduced pain, earlier return of bowel function, quicker discharge and return to normal activities, lower risk of infection, better cosmetic result and less scarring, reduced blood loss. Click to read more...
			USC specializes in Sphincter Preserving Surgery Rectal cancer often begins as small polyps, or adenomatous cells, in the rectum, which is the last part of the large intestine. Rectal cancer is often detected through age appropriate screening tests or to investigate symptoms such as those listed below. Click to read more...
			Hemorrhoids USC offers many new and innovative treatments for this common problem. These include medical therapy, hemorrhoid banding (which can be performed in the office), and surgery. Surgery types include PPH stapling and traditional hemorrhoidectomy. Click to read more...
			USC Promotes Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Article: http://www.uscnorriscancerhospital.org/uscnorris/about/press-room/item/view/511737 YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuzzT-jclfU
			Citrus Valley and Pasadena Clinics now open! Keck Medical Center of USC Physicians Offer Specialized Colorectal Surgery in San Gabriel Valley Call today to schedule an appointment.

The USC Division of Colorectal Surgery physicians are internationally recognized for their expertise in managing colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and benign disorders of the colon, rectum and anus.

More information on:

• Anal Cancer
• Bowel Obstruction
• Colon Cancer
• Colon Polyps
• Crohn's Disease
• Diverticulitis
• Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
• Fissure
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Hemorrhoids
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Intestinal Fistula
• Pilonidal Cyst
• Pouchitis
• Radiation proctitis
• Rectal Cancer
• Rectal Prolapse
• Rectovaginal Fistula
• Stoma Complications
• Ulcerative Colitis

The USC Division of Colorectal Surgery offers comprehensive multidisciplinary care of colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction (constipation and fecal incontinence), and much more! The team offers advanced diagnostic studies including MRI, CT scans, intrarectal ultrasound, defecography, and anal manometry. The team has one of the most experienced minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgical teams in the US and specializes in all forms of laparoscopic  and minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery. We are also one of the few sites to offer many of the new procedures such as STARR, PPH, SECCA, and sacral nerve stimulation.

A multidisciplinary team of specialists in colorectal surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, gastroenterology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, nursing, diagnostic radiology, physical therapy, enterostomal therapy and social services is dedicated to providing compassionate, individually tailored patient care.

Every care plan is carefully reviewed and fully coordinated with the referring physician. Colorectal diseases which are frequently treated include: colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, and much more.

The department's team is especially sensitive to the anxieties and concerns of patients who have benign or malignant colorectal disease. At each stage of care, team members work closely with patients to alleviate any physical and/ or emotional stress they may experience.

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This web site was developed by the Colorectal Division in conjunction with the Department of Surgery. It is designed to provide selected information for you about colon and rectal surgery. It is important to seek a healthcare professional for detailed information about medical conditions and treatment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1 immediately. The information contained herein is NOT intended to be a substitute for the advice of a healthcare professional, or a recommendation for any particular treatment plan. We will continue to take efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this web site.