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  1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Appointments

Kevin T. Behm, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon and colon and rectal surgeon with a specialized focus on robotic and minimally invasive techniques. His practice is built on a simple but powerful principle: every person deserves care that is both clinically excellent and deeply personal. Whether performing complex abdominal or pelvic surgery or guiding patients through their treatment journey, Dr. Behm combines advanced surgical expertise with compassion and clarity.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Behm's approach to surgery emphasizes precision, collaboration, and patient understanding. His clinical focus includes:

  • Minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery: Expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal techniques to reduce recovery time and improve outcomes.
  • Complex abdominal and pelvic procedures: Coordinating multidisciplinary care for people requiring advanced surgical solutions.
  • Patient education and shared decision-making: Helping people understand their condition, the role of surgery, and what to expect throughout their journey.
  • Advanced surgical techniques: Exploring new methods to enhance safety, decrease complications, and support faster recovery.

Research and Education

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Behm is actively involved in research aimed at improving surgical outcomes and advancing minimally invasive approaches. His commitment to education includes mentoring residents and fellows, ensuring the next generation of surgeons is prepared to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.

  1. Anorectal surgery
  2. Colectomy
  3. Coloanal anastomosis
  4. Colon cancer surgery
  5. Colorectal surgery
  6. Colostomy
  7. Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery
  8. Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  9. Ileoanal anastomosis surgery
  10. Ileostomy surgery
  11. Intraoperative radiation therapy
  12. Laparoscopic surgery
  13. Minimally invasive abdominal surgery
  14. Proctectomy
  15. Rectal cancer surgery
  16. Rectal prolapse surgery
  17. Robotic surgery
  18. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery
  • Colon, rectal, and anal cancer
  • Inflammatory Bowel disease including: indeterminate colitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease
  • Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
  • Robotic transanal surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer, rectal cancer and benign colorectal diseases
  • Recurrent colon and rectal cancer
  • Surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with intraoperative radiation treatment (IORT)
  • Multidisciplinary patient care
  • Surgical Innovation
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