Procedure
Colon Surgery
Surgery to remove part or all of the colon for cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease or other conditions.
Also called: colectomy, bowel resection, colon resection
Who Can Help with Colon Surgery?
- Colorectal Surgeons
A surgeon who treats conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, such as colon cancer, hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.
- General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
- Surgical Oncologists
A surgeon who removes tumors and treats cancer with surgery.
Where Practices List Colon Surgery
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Hartford, CT (817)
- Houston, TX (330)
- Wilmington, DE (166)
- La Mesa, CA (85)
- Aurora, CO (62)
- Miami, FL (39)
- Austin, TX (37)
- Johnson City, TN (35)
- Lafayette, CO (12)
- Scottsdale, AZ (8)
- New York, NY (7)
- Fort Worth, TX (4)
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about colon surgery and what is right for you.