Colon and Rectal Surgery in Minnesota

Overview

Mayo surgeons are leaders in use of minimally invasive surgery for colon and rectal surgery.

Colon and rectal surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., offer the latest in diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients who suffer from disorders of the colon, rectum and anus. Mayo's integrated, multidisciplinary team of specialists enables colon and rectal surgeons to work closely with gastroenterologists to rule out diseases that have similar symptoms. In most cases, patients are diagnosed, and treatment, including surgery, begins in three to four days.

Mayo Clinic is one of the leading colorectal surgery care centers in the United States, with eight colorectal surgeons on staff. The surgeons are board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Mayo surgeons perform hundreds of operations each year using state-of-the-art technology.

The colorectal surgeons at Mayo Clinic have special expertise in:

• colon and rectal cancer and polyps
• inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease and chronic ulcerative colitis
• diverticulitis and diverticular disease
• anal problems such as hemorrhoids, fistula and fissure
• motility problems of the colon such as constipation

The Mayo Clinic colorectal surgeons are also internationally recognized for the use and development of laparoscopic procedures. These procedures use smaller incisions, which decrease the amount of bleeding, lower the expected hospital stay and shorten recovery time for patients.

Colorectal Surgery Key Statistics

• 900+ colon and rectal resections each year
• 200+ laparoscopic colectomies
• Average length of stay for open colectomy: 7.5 days
• Average length of stay for laparoscopic colectomy: 5 days