What does a colorectal surgeon do?

A Colorectal Surgeon is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of anorectal and colorectal conditions (conditions of the colon, rectum and anus).

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by a colorectal surgeon?

Investigations like fecal occult blood test (FOBT), flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy etc are rquired.

What are the typical symptoms to see a colorectal surgeon?

If you are having Anal or groin area abscess, boil, Bowel or urinary incontinence, Rectal bleeding or black stools with a sticky, tarry texture you should consult a colorectal surgeon.

Is colorectal surgery painful?

Most people will experience some pain but that can be managed with pain killers and it will improve with time.

Can you live a normal life without a colon?

Yes, people can live without a colon, but may need to wear a bag outside their body to collect stool. However, a surgical procedure can be performed to create a pouch in the small intestine that takes the place of the colon and in that case wearing a bag is not necessary.

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pande, Colo-Rectal Surgeon in Gurgaon, India - Appointment

About Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pande

Dr Pankaj Kumar Pande is a well-known name in the field of Surgical Oncology with 30+ experience.
He has operated successfully numerous surgeries (open and Laparoscopic)mainly gastrointestinal, Colo-Rectal, HIPEC, and Thoracic, Gynaecology, Breast, Head and Neck, bone and soft tissue.
Organized various health awareness camps in cities and towns of India.
Did his fellowship from Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea on Laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery.
Well trained in robotic and laparoscopic colorectal surgery at Cook County Hospital and Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Efficiently handles Gastrointestinal cancer surgery and colorectal surgery, Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC in Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal, Mesothelioma, Ovarian, and primary peritoneal cancer.
His expertise lies in oncologic surgeries including (hepatobiliary, gynecological, thoracic, breast, and head and neck surgeries).
Got GEM award from Max Healthcare for outstanding and exemplary performance in the field of medical excellence
Received Chikitsa Bhushan Award for excellence in surgery by Indian Medical Association.

Special Interest

Gastrointestinal cancer surgery Colorectal Surgery Cytoreductive surgery Hepatobiliary Surgery Neck Surgeries Endosurgery Gastroscopy Piles Treatment (Non Surgical) Liver Disease Treatment Trauma Surgery Thyroid Surgery Colonoscopy Diabetic Foot Treatment/Surgery Endoscopic Surgery Sclerotherapy.

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