Colorectal Conditions & Treatments
Find the latest diagnosis and treatment for complex colon and rectal or colorectal disorders at PIH Health in LA County. Expect comprehensive, innovative care from our colorectal surgeons, who work closely with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary fashion. Your care plan will meet your unique needs and may include non-surgical and surgical treatments.
What’s Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. It is one of the most common and aggressive cancers but also the most preventable and curable. It is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S., with almost 150,000 cases diagnosed annually.
Conditions We Treat
Turn to PIH Health for a wide range of treatments for:
- Colon and rectal cancer, including those related to genetic syndromes, as well as premalignant conditions
- Complex colorectal disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids, fissures, and other anorectal disorders
- HPV-related anal disorders
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine:
Anal Dysplasia
Anal dysplasia is a pre-cancerous condition when the lining of the anal canal has abnormal changes. You usually are unable to feel or see these changes. Trust the high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) at PIH Health for a comprehensive assessment that looks for signs of anal dysplasia before they turn into cancerous tumors. If your doctor discovers any abnormalities, they will take a biopsy for further testing.
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Find compassionate colorectal specialists at PIH Health who can diagnose and treat pelvic floor disorders, such as:
- Constipation – Difficulty effectively moving stool through the digestive tract
- Fecal incontinence – Inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Rely on PIH Health to find signs of cancer before your experience symptoms with a colonoscopy. The American Cancer Society (ACS) currently recommends that people with an average risk for colorectal cancer have a colorectal cancer screening test beginning at age 45.
Colon Surgery
Trust the surgeons at PIH Health who have experience treating colorectal conditions and cancer with surgery:
- Pouch surgery and revisions – Treats inflammatory bowel disease
- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS) – Removes rectal polyps and tumors
- Sigmoidoscopy – Looks at the lower part of your intestine
- Sacral nerve stimulation – Provides significant and durable improvement for people with fecal incontinence
Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
When possible, our colorectal surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery using laparoscopic and robotic options for diagnostic treatment and testing. You may benefit from less pain and a shorter recovery.
Non-Surgical Colorectal Care
Get non-surgical colorectal care, including:
- Biofeedback to strengthen the sphincter muscles and improve bowel sensation
- Medication
- Nutrition counseling
- Pelvic floor and bowel retraining
