Colectomy (colon resection) is the removal of a portion of the colon for any reason, including diverticulitis, colon cancer, large polyps and stricture.
Colonoscopy is an exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
Low-anterior resection is the removal of the sigmoid colon and upper half of the rectum for treatment of cancer.
Total colectomy is the removal of the entire colon. This is done for hereditary cancer syndromes or inflammatory bowel disease.
Hemorrhoid banding is an in-office procedure where a rubber band is placed around the base of the hemorrhoid for treatment.
Hemorrhoidectomy is the excision of a hemorrhoid.
Pilonidal cyst excision involves the removal of the cyst with skin rearrangement for wound coverage.
Internal sphincterotomy is a release of the internal sphincter for treatment of anal fissures.
Perirectal abscess drainage involves drainage of an abscess around the rectum.
Fistulectomy or fistulotomy is the treatment of a fistula-in-ano by removal of the fistula or opening of the fistula to allowing healing.