Anorectal Disorders Program

Anorectal Disorders Program

In the 2010 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals issue, Cedars-Sinai once again ranked among America's best in Gastrointestinal Disorders.

A Comprehensive Approach to Treating Anorectal Disorders

For many people, anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fecal incontinence, fistulas, abscesses or fissures are a source of discomfort, pain, embarrassment and worry. With prompt treatment and certain lifestyle changes, these conditions can be treated, usually on an outpatient basis. In addition, seeing a doctor as soon as symptoms develop can help ensure that the condition does not get worse or mask a more serious condition, such as anal cancer.

Our Anorectal Disorder Program surgeons have a long record of successful outcomes and are experts at performing the PPH procedure for hemorrhoidal disease.

Fig:1 Example of PPH (Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids). This minimally invasive procedure allows patients to recover in three or four days, compared to three weeks for conventional hemorrhoidectomy procedures.

Video clip - PPH procedure.

For physicians seeking information about our fellowship training program, please visit the colorectal GME page.