Colon and Rectal Surgery
Why Methodist?
Our colon and rectal surgical experts are focused on early detection, preventive care, specialized treatments and unparalleled patient support. We offer a range of services to meet patients’ unique care needs.
Our experienced surgeons are skilled at treating a variety of conditions, including:
Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Anal cancer
- Small Bowel cancer
- Family cancer syndrome, Lynch syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
Benign Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Parastomal hernia
- Colon and rectal polyps
- Colostomy/Ileostomy
Anorectal
- Abscess
- Fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Pilonidal disease
- Condyloma
- Fissures
Pelvic Floor
- Constipation
- Incontinence
- Rectal Prolapse
State-of-the-Art Care
Colon and Rectal Screening
This critical prevention tool evaluates patients for colon and rectal cancers and diseases. At Methodist, this screening is available for anyone who has a family history of such conditions or is over age 45. No referral is necessary.
Colonoscopy Center
Part of the Colon and Rectal Surgery clinic, this ambulatory surgical center is Nebraska's only dedicated anorectal facility equipped to perform common anorectal procedures, including transanal minimally invasive surgery. The center also performs diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies.
Regional Referral Center
The Colon and Rectal Surgery clinic is a regional referral center and is nationally recognized for its expertise in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases.
Research and Education
The clinic and staff are dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of colon and rectal diseases through continued research, public and professional education, and the training of specialists in colon and rectal surgery.