Colorectal surgery is a surgical specialty under the scope of general surgery that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions relating to the large intestine which includes the colon, rectum, and anus. The large intestine plays an important role in the gastrointestinal function in your body, from absorbing water and electrolytes, producing and absorbing vitamins and forming waste products for elimination, completing the digestion process. A damaged large intestine may have significant implications to your digestive health that could affect your overall quality of life.
Specialists in this discipline of medicine, known as colorectal surgeons, are highly skilled in navigating complex surgical procedures relating to the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. If you exhibit symptoms such as diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding, amongst others, you may be referred to our colorectal surgeons if your condition is deemed necessary for surgical treatment by our gastroenterologist after a physical examination.
Typically, in an appointment, our colorectal surgeons consult and examine you to further understand your conditions and devise your individual treatment and management plan in tackling the condition. Some diagnostic tests you may be put under during this are such as stool tests, blood tests, and visual examination including:
At Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, our colorectal surgeons, who are specially trained in colorectal conditions, practice various endoscopic and surgical techniques for your GI tract complications, employing advanced techniques to restore optimal gastrointestinal function.