COLORECTAL SURGERY BLOG

Hemorrhoids are the bane of human existence. Since the earliest known medical writings, hemorrhoids have played a prominent role in medical diagnoses and treatment.  Hemorrhoids have spawned an entire over the counter industry devoted to the treatment and care of this sometimes painful condition. Hemorrhoids line the anal canal and facilitate the passage of stool

Dietary Fiber.  Important! Everywhere you look, be it TV commercials, billboard advertisements or in magazine articles, we are told to include more fiber in our diet. It is no great secret that it is good for us; we are told that fact often enough, but why? Other than the fact that having a decent amount

Diverticulitis.  Do I Have It, Or, Do I Have Something Else? It seems as if everyone has either had diverticulitis or knows someone who has had diverticulitis.  In reality, many illnesses can masquerade as diverticulitis.  Patients visit the colon and rectal surgeon, also known as a proctologist, informing the doctor of a diagnosis of diverticulitis. 

Video Transcription: Dr. Liza Capiendo: Hello I’m Dr. Liza Capiendo, and I’m a colorectal surgeon. I just finished having my own colonoscopy, and I’ve woken up and gotten dressed. The sedation was great. Dr. Chen did a great job with the propofol and it was a fantastic sleep. No postop nausea, no problems with waking

Anal Warts. Postoperative Pain Management. The reasons for performing procedures to remove anal warts and condyloma can range from mild discomfort to a severe pain.  The reasons are also based on the location and extent of the disease. Various techniques for treatment include topical medication, excision or cauterization.  When excision or cauterizing is performed, patients

Your Colonoscopy.  Why You Should Want To Have Your Colon Checked. It may be an undesirable rite of passage when turning 50, to schedule your first colonoscopy.   Many people avoid the supposedly uncomfortable procedure by delaying it just a bit longer or just skipping it entirely. However, evidence proves that screening for colorectal cancer, the

Video Transcription: Gary Hoffman: Los Angeles Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates was founded in 1957 by my father, Dr. Norman Hoffman. Times were different then but one thing was constant, then and today. My father believed in treating everybody with compassion and respect and offering the greatest technical expertise available. Stephen Yoo: A patient mine

If You Have Hemorrhoids, Topical Cream May Help Hemorrhoids. They are not exactly a dinner table topic. Few people talk about their symptoms or bring the topic up in social settings. However, more people suffer from the burning, itching, and discomfort of hemorrhoids than you might realize. An estimated 50 percent of all adults have

Video Transcription: Often times, following a colonoscopy or following the onset of new symptoms, patients seek guidance from their colorectal surgeon. Many times they are found to have a small early growth or polyp in the anal canal, and Lapeer Health Systems’ board certified surgeons are eminently capable of removing these growths. The procedure itself

Blood in Your Stool Is the Most Common Sign of a Ruptured Hemorrhoid Noticing blood in your stool can be a frightening experience. If you’re like most people, you probably did a quick Google search and may now worry you suffer from a serious, devastating condition. The good news is, you’ve found your way here