COLORECTAL SURGERY – Southwest Surgical Associates

When would I need colorectal surgery?

You may need colorectal surgery if your symptoms don’t improve with nonsurgical treatments or you have bleeding, discomfort, or serious complications.

Southwest Surgical Associates has extensive experience performing colorectal surgery for conditions such as:

Anal fissures
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Hemorrhoids
Diverticular disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Rectal and colon polyps
Rectal prolapse
Rectocele
Anal warts
Constipation
Fecal incontinence
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Pruritus ani
Pilonidal disease

Your surgeon recommends the best type of surgery for your condition.

When to Talk to a Surgeon:When to Talk to a Surgeon:

If you have chronic GI symptoms (bleeding, pain, change in bowel habits).
If a colonoscopy or imaging shows something concerning.
If your gastroenterologist recommends a surgical consultation.

Surgical ApproachesSurgical Approaches

Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic or Robotic): Smaller incisions, faster recovery, less pain.
Open Surgery: More common in emergencies or complex cases.

Colonoscopy Surgery

Colorectal surgery is often the best treatment for many health conditions in your rectum and colon. The skilled surgeons at Southwest Surgical Associates perform thousands of colorectal procedures every year, giving you the confidence that comes with choosing a surgeon who knows their field, uses the latest technologies, and has a proven record of success.

To learn more about colorectal surgery or to schedule a colonoscopy, call the office in Cypress, Katy, Sugarland, Pearland, or Houston, Texas, or book online today.