Colorectal Surgeon

Provides surgical care for colon, rectum, anus, and pelvic floor disorders.

Career Overview

Growth Outlook: High

Colorectal 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