UT Southwestern Medical Center is a recognized leader in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

The medical center’s expert physicians routinely treat the spectrum of colorectal illnesses, including:

• Colon cancer, rectal cancer and polyps
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Diverticular diseases
• Rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence
• Anal fissure, hemorrhoids
• Genetic evaluation and counseling for inherited colorectal cancer syndromes

Patients are evaluated by a team of specialists who work together to create a comprehensive, personalized treatment program.

Our physicians are trained in the latest surgical techniques, specializing in minimally invasive, or laparoscopic, surgery. This type of procedure offers patients a range of benefits, including shortened recovery time, decreased postoperative pain and less noticeable scarring. In addition, surgeons are skilled in sphincter-preserving colon and rectal surgery, surgery for anal incontinence and rectal prolapse, and both operative and medical therapies for anal diseases and complaints.

Moreover, UT Southwestern’s comprehensive medical resources enable patients to have an initial consultation, testing, follow-up visits and any needed medical procedures all in one location.