Colorectal Surgery

What colorectal surgery involves

Colorectal surgery ranges from small procedures performed under local or short anaesthetic to major abdominal and pelvic operations. The approach depends on the diagnosis, the extent of the disease and your general health, and is discussed with you before any decision is made.

Conditions commonly managed

• HPV disease and other infectious proctological conditions
• Noninfectious proctological conditions
• Anal cancer screening, surveillance and management
• Colorectal cancer, including locally advanced colonic and rectal malignancies
• Inflammatory bowel disease management
• Intestinal failure management
• Abdominal wall reconstruction for hernias
• Pelvic floor disorders

Working in a team

Dr MacRobert believes that quality surgical care depends on working in a multidisciplinary team with access to other specialised physicians and services such as radiology and ICU. You can read more about Dr Nicola MacRobert.

Before your appointment

Bring any previous reports, scans, endoscopy results and a list of your current medication. A referral letter from your doctor is helpful but not always required.