Colorectal Surgery
Locations
Tennyson CentrePh: (08) 8292 2370
520 South Road, Kurralta Park, SA 5037
Western Hospital
Ph: (08) 8235 1800
168 Cudmore Terrace, Henley Beach, SA 5022
Colorectal surgery is the specialty dedicated to disorders of the rectum, anus and colon.
Disorders treated by colorectal surgeons include:
- haemorrhoids, fistula and fissures,
- severe constipation,
- inflammatory bowel disease,
- faecal incontinence and pelvic floor disorders,
- rectal prolapse,
- colorectal cancer,
- lower gastrointestinal and anorectal bleeding,
- bowel obstruction, and
- diverticular disease.
We can assist in most areas of colorectal surgery, and our specialists have an interest in:
- laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery,
- pouch surgery for inflammatory bowel disease and polyposis,
- hernia repair,
- management of intestinal failure,
- infusaport insertion,
- gall bladder removal (cholecystectomy),
- appendicectomy,
- vasectomy,
- lymph node biopsy,
- colonoscopy, and
- endoscopy.
Our colorectal surgeons include:
- Dr Anthony Ciccocioppo (visiting specialist)
- Dr Nicholas Rieger (visiting specialist)
- Dr Tiong Cheng (TC) Sia (visiting specialist)
- Dr Darren Tonkin (visiting specialist)