Doctor Question

Kevin · New User Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 8

What do you a call a doctor who specializes in removing colon cancer? I forgot what they are called.

cptmac · Regular Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 41

colorectal surgeon

Kevin · New User Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 8

Does the colorectal surgeon specialize in just removing cancer from the intestines or do they do any kind of surgery that has to do with the intestines?

cptmac · Regular Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 41

A colorectal surgeon has a particular interest in diseases of the colon and rectum. To become proficient in the treatment and management of these conditions, a colorectal surgeon must undergo training in both general surgery and advanced training in problems of the lower digestive tract. A colorectal surgeon may also sometimes be known as a proctologist.

Training:
A general surgery residency program generally includes 5 to 6 years of training after the completion of a 4-year medical school program. Specialized programs that a general surgeon must undergo to become a colon and rectal surgeon generally take 1 to 2 more years. In all, a colorectal surgeon has undergone a minimum of 14 years of formal classroom education and practical training before becoming certified.

Expertise:
A colorectal surgeon that is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery must have proficiency in diagnosing and treating the following conditions:

Anorectal conditions
Hemorrhoids
Fissures
Abscesses
Fistulas
Inflammatory bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease
Diverticulitis
Colonic neoplasms
Cancer
Polyps
Familial polyposis
Endoscopy of the colon and rectum
Rigid and flexible sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic polypectomy
Intestinal and anorectal physiology for management of
Anal incontinence
Constipation
Diarrhea
Rectal prolapse
Other Skills:
In addition, a colorectal surgeon may also perform regular screening exams, such as sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, for colorectal cancer and other digestive disorders.

Kevin · New User Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 8

I have one more question for you. Do you think a bariatric surgeon is qualified to perform colon cancer surgery?

cptmac · Regular Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 41

If it were me, I would want to go to a colorectal surgeon. Your odds are better if you do it with someone who does it a lot.

Here is a web site from Richard Bloch, one of the guys who started H & R Block, who once headed the National Cancer Institute.

http://www.blochcancer.org/

Start on Info for patients

Then go to Fighting Cancer. He pretty much states to do it right the first time. That's my belief as well.

Check out this web site to find the best hospitals

http://health.usnews.com/sections/health/best-hospitals

If you let me know where you live, I purchased America's top doctor's. I could help you find a top rated doctor in your area.

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brainman · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: Doctor Question

Kevin, talk about your concerns with your medical team. Often, it is a team of surgeons that do surgeries as extensive as you are talking about... especially at major medical centers. Can I assume that in this case you are the patient?
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juliatheena · Regular Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 10

My boys call my Dr 'THE BUTT DOCTOR'
Shocked

They know better, just trying to humor Mom.

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