Colorectal Surgery Program

MGH colorectal surgeons have particular knowledge and skill concerning problems of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum, anal canal, and perianal area. In addition to having proficiency in the field of general surgery, colorectal surgeons have special expertise in the following areas:

• Colon tumors (colorectal cancer; polyps; familial polyposis)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis; Crohn's disease)
• Diverticular disease (diverticulosis; diverticulitis)
• Anorectal conditions (hemorrhoids; anal abscesses and fistulas; anal fissures; pilonidal sinuses)
• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (colonoscopy; polypectomy; laparoscopy)
• Surgical management of other colorectal conditions such as rectal prolapse, incontinence, and constipation

Our surgeons are experienced in dealing with complex colorectal procedures, including sphincter sparing operations for rectal cancer, total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer, and the ileoanal pouch procedure (restorative proctocolectomy) for ulcerative colitis and familial polyposis.

We also work in collaboration with numerous specialty centers within the hospital, including the following:

• Enterostomal therapy nurses who assist in the care and teaching of patients with ileostomies and colostomies
• The Department of Gastroenterology in the care of intestinal disorders
• The MGH Endoscopy Unit, which is a state of the art center for all types of endoscopy (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP), as well as manometry/motility studies and endoscopic and endorectal ultrasound
• The Tucker Gosnell Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in the treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy) of colorectal and anal cancer

 

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