The USC Division of Colorectal Surgery physicians are internationally recognized for their expertise in managing colon cancer, colorectal disease, inflammatory bowel disease and benign disorders of the colon, rectum and anus.

The USC Division of Colorectal Surgery offers comprehensive multidisciplinary care of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and pelvic floor dysfunction (constipation and fecal incontinence). The team offers advanced diagnostic studies including MRI, CT scans, intrarectal ultrasound, defecography, and anal manometry. The team has one of the most experienced minimally invasive surgical teams in the US and specializes in all forms of laparoscopic and robotic colon and rectal surgery. We also one of the few sites to offer many of the new procedures such as STARR, PPH, and sacral nerve stimulation.

A multidisciplinary team of specialists in colorectal surgery, colon cancer, gastroenterology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, nursing, diagnostic radiology, physical therapy, enterostomal therapy and social services is dedicated to providing compassionate, individually tailored patient care.

Every care plan is carefully reviewed and fully coordinated with the referring physician. Colorectal diseases which are frequently treated include: colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases.

The department's team is especially sensitive to the anxieties and concerns of patients who have benign or malignant colorectal disease. At each stage of care, team members work closely with patients to alleviate any physical and/ or emotional stress they may experience.