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What is a Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon? In addition to having proficiency in the field of general surgery, a surgeon who has been certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery has specialized knowledge and particular expertise in the diagnosis as well as medical and surgical management of problems of the colon, rectum, anus, and small bowel. The board-certified colorectal surgeon has met a standard in colon and rectal surgery by fulfilling specified educational, credentialing, and examination requirements. |
A SPECIAL WORD ON COLON AND RECTAL CANCER:
The key to curing colon or rectal cancer is early detection. Because virtually all rectal cancers begin as polyps, when polyps are discovered and removed, cancer is prevented. Cancer diagnosed early may have a cure rate approaching close to 100%. We offer our patients prompt screening with flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy in the office and colonoscopy in a monitored, pain-free-setting. We are conducting active research on a simple blood test to monitor and potentially screen for colorectal cancer.
The Marks' rectal cancer
management program, initiated in 1976, is the first and largest series of patients
treated with preoperative irradiation and sphincter preservation surgery, and
the program serves as the basis for the International Network of Comprehensive
Rectal Cancer Centers.
Katie
Couric Reports: Confronting Colon Cancer