Surgical specialists at University Hospitals offer comprehensive care for patients suffering from diseases of the colon and rectum. Always sensitive to the needs and anxieties of every patient, our surgeons provide the latest diagnostic and therapeutic services to deliver state-of the-art care. Having the most experienced laparoscopic colorectal team in the Cleveland region, and one of the most experienced in the country, our well-trained, high-volume surgical team has a reputation for personal patient care.
Our colorectal surgeons routinely perform laparoscopic-assisted resections to treat colorectal cancer and other disorders. Minimally invasive colorectal surgery uses specially designed surgical tools, including a lighted tube with a magnifying camera called a laparoscope. This device allows surgeons to view inside the body with enhanced clarity while live images are sent to a monitor positioned in the operating room. University Hospitals is among a group of leading hospitals nationwide breaking new ground in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, a growing trend that means less strain on internal organs and the immune system, reduced dependence on strong pain medicine as well as smaller incisions and potentially shorter hospital stays.
Services provided by our specialists include:
- Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal disease
- Complex and routine benign anorectal disease
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Inflammatory dowel disease (IBD)
- Surveillance for colon and rectal cancer
UH is also a national leader in research on laparoscopic colorectal surgery, post-operative care and the quality of life after surgery. Our scientists also conduct research on: colorectal cancer genetics, hemorrhoid treatment, surgery for constipation, radiation for advanced colorectal surgery, molecular genetics in colorectal cancer, and anal fistulas.