Colorectal Surgeon
Provides surgical care for colon, rectum, anus, and pelvic floor disorders.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: HighColorectal Surgeons manage colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, polyps, hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, and pelvic floor dysfunction. They perform colon resections, rectal surgery, laparoscopic colectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, and minimally invasive anorectal procedures. The specialty requires excellent decision-making, anatomical precision, and laparoscopic expertise.
Top Skills
- Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
- Pelvic anatomy
- Oncology surgery
- Minimally invasive techniques
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- MBBS
- MS General Surgery
- MCh Colorectal Surgery
Suggested UG Degrees
- MBBS
PG / Advancement Options
- MCh Colorectal
Also Known As
- Colon–Rectal Surgeon
- Proctologist
- Anorectal Surgeon
- Pelvic Floor Surgeon