“But, I feel healthy.” “But, the prep is awful.” We all have our excuses — but a lifesaving colonoscopy is a lot easier than you think.
Bowel problems such as constipation and abdominal pain not only can disrupt your daily life, but also have a significant impact on your overall quality of life. At AHN, we’re here to help.
Our colorectal surgeons are trained to compassionately care for common and complex conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and pelvic floor. We help with bowel problems including IBS, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, genetic disorders and polyposis syndromes, pelvic floor disorders, and colon, rectal, and anal cancer. We also offer treatment for benign rectal diseases such as rectal prolapse, constipation, diarrhea, fistulas, and hemorrhoids.
Our surgeons are all board-certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery — the highest level of colorectal surgical training. In addition to this extensive training, AHN surgeons are mindful and compassionate of each person’s needs. They see you through your personalized treatment plan.
Other highlights of our colorectal surgery program include:
“But, I feel healthy.” “But, the prep is awful.” We all have our excuses — but a lifesaving colonoscopy is a lot easier than you think.
Cancer screening can save lives by detecting — and sometimes even preventing — cancer. We offer advanced cancer screening services at locations throughout our area.
We provide comprehensive colonoscopy services to prevent and diagnose colon cancer. Screenings are available at many locations throughout the tristate area. Preventing and treating colon cancer starts with regular screenings. If it’s determined you need colon surgery or rectal surgery, the information found from your screening will help in your personalized care plan.
We use a specialized screening test called high-resolution anoscopy to detect anal cancer at early stages — when treatment is most effective.
AHN is the first health system in the region to be designated as a Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence by the Commission on Cancer — a consortium dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients. Our colorectal surgeons are treating colon, rectal, and anal cancers in promising new ways. They work alongside our multidisciplinary cancer specialists to provide every patient their best chance at a successful result at our Colon and Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence.
We diagnose and treat a broad range of benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) conditions that affect the colon, rectum, anus, and small intestine. We often work closely with different specialists, such as gastroenterologists (physicians who focus on digestive health concerns) and cancer specialists. This approach helps us address every way a condition may affect your health.
Our surgeons are committed to preserving as much of the colon and bowel function as possible using state-of-the-art, minimally invasive techniques when treating cancer.
Types of cancers we may treat include:
When changes to your diet or topical treatments aren’t enough for your hemorrhoid treatment, surgery may be needed