Disease Information

Diseases we Treat

Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Manitoba are committed to excellence in patient care, clinical research, novel techniques in surgery, and medical education. The colorectal surgery unit provides expert care for a wide range of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. Our surgeons provide surgical care primarily out of St. Boniface Hospital as well as the Victoria Hospital and the Grace Hospital. 

Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Manitoba work collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare experts to manage many conditions including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and anal fistulas. Winnipeg’s colorectal surgeons are known for the excellence of the healthcare they provide. The provision of patient-centered care is a key focus of all our surgeons. 

Listed below are some of the most common diseases treated by colorectal surgeons:

Colon cancer

Rectal cancer

Anal cancer

Colon Polyps

Crohn’s disease

Ulcerative colitis

Hemorrhoids

Anal fissure

Anal pain

Anal fistula

Rectal prolapse

Constipation

Pruritis Ani

Fecal incontinence

Anal warts

Endoscopy:  

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4949-colonoscopy

https://wrha.mb.ca/endoscopy/procedure-information/