Provider Update for Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Our colon and rectal surgery team - recently named among Minnesota Monthly's Best Doctors for Women - specializes in multidisciplinary care for the diagnosis and treatment of all simple and complex colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. <Read more>
Robotics offers special advantages for pelvic surgery
Advanced pelvic surgery requires special expertise. At University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, minimally invasive surgery is often performed using robotics to gain precise access to the affected areas without damaging adjacent organs. <Read more>Large range of treatment options for inflammatory bowel disease
Deciding how to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has become increasingly complex, due to the many novel medical and surgical approaches now available. Robert Madoff, M.D., chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, discusses the importance of investigating nonsurgical and laparoscopic bowel surgery options. <Read more>
Multidisciplinary approach to rectal cancer
Rectal cancer presents a distinct set of challenges due to the wide range of treatment options, the need for coordinated multidisciplinary expertise, and the exacting nature of required surgery. <Read more>
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