Colorectal Surgery

Carolina Surgical Associates offers a full range of screening and treatment options, including colonoscopy and laparoscopic surgical options, to diagnose and treat a variety of colon and rectal ailments. Conditions treated include:

 

Diagnostic and Screening Tests

Carolina Surgical Associates offers several diagnostic and screening tests, including:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • 3D anal ultrasound
  • Anal manometry
  • Pudendal nerve studies
  • EMG studies for anal pathology

 

Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy are tests that allow the physician to see inside the colon to look for polyps or other abnormal cells that could lead to cancer. When polyps are discovered, they are retrieved to be tested for cancer.

Everyone age 50 and older should have a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer can be treated successfully if caught early, and screening tests like colonoscopy are the best way to catch colorectal cancer at its early stages.

Colonoscopy

Colon culture

 

To schedule a colonoscopy, call 864-675-4730 (check with your insurance company to see if your plan requires a physician referral.)

 

Anal Manometry, Anal EMG and Pudendal Nerve Studies

Patients with severe constipation and/or fecal incontinence can be evaluated with tests including anal manometry, anal EMG and pudendal nerve studies. Anal manometry measures pressure and electrical activity of the anal sphincter muscles and the sensation in the rectum. Anal EMG and pudendal nerve studies evaluates the nerve supply to the anal muscle.

 

Treatment Options

While there are several non-surgical ways to treat many colon and rectal problems, surgical intervention is sometimes needed. We offer the latest techniques, and nearly all of our procedures are performed laparoscopically. Surgical treatments can include:

 

Additional Resources

Remember, if you're over age 50, you should schedule your first colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer. Colon cancer affects approximately 150,000 Americans each year, but early detection can significantly improve recovery rates. Consider the following resources for more information: