Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways You may shower after surgery, but avoid baths, hot tubs, or ...

New data indicate that nonoperative surveillance after removing a malignant colorectal polyp can achieve high rates of rectal and sphincter preservation without compromising outcomes.

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...

From an area of settled practice, antimicrobial prophylaxis for colorectal surgery has again received renewed interest and controversy. Answers to the following questions would directly impact ...

Learn about the rising cases of colorectal cancer in the U.S. and a new treatment that can eliminate the need for surgery.

Recurrent and re-operative colon surgery is a procedure that is performed when cancer in the colon has returned after initial treatment or when a previous colorectal surgery was unsuccessful. This ...

Taking aspirin on a daily basis protects against the recurrence of colon cancer, a new study found. People who took aspirin every day for three years had a 55% reduced risk of colorectal cancer tumors ...

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, ...

These physicians treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum. Laila Rashidi, M.D.: anorectal disorders, minimally invasive surgery; MultiCare colon and rectal surgery, Allenmore Medical ...

Rural hospital closures can improve postoperative outcomes by transferring patients to high-performing centers, despite ...