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Even if there are no auto-suggestions within the search field, hit "Search" anyway, as you may still get results. Displaying 1-2 out of 2 doctors available Last Name Initial: S Sherief F. Shawki, M.B., B.Ch., M.D. Colon and Rectal Surgeon Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Robotic surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Transanal endoscopic microsurgery, Colostomy, Ileal ...conduit management, Colorectal surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Recurrent cancer, Pouchitis Show more areas of focus for Sherief F. Shawki, M.B., B.Ch., M.D. Luca Stocchi, M.D. Colon and Rectal Surgeon General Surgeon Jacksonville, FL Areas of focus: Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Colostomy, Colorectal surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Canc...er, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Anal fistula Show more areas of focus for Luca Stocchi, M.D. ResearchMayo Clinic researchers look at methods to improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes, including colostomy procedures. Our studies also explore ways to enhance quality of life for those with a colostomy related to underlying health issues, such as colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and congenital conditions. PublicationsSee a list of publications about colon cancer by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. By Mayo Clinic Staff Colostomy care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic May 16, 2025 Print Show references Davis BR, et al. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guidelines for ostomy surgery. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2022; doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000002498. Hedrick TL, et al. AGA clinical practice update on management of ostomies: Commentary. Clinical Gastroenterology Hepatology. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2023.04.03. Landmann RG, et al. Ileostomy or colostomy care and complications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed March 10, 2025. Baggish MS, et al. Colon repair/colostomy creation. In: Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed March 10, 2025. Townsend CM Jr, et al. Colon and rectum. In: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 21st ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. 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