Diseases & Conditions
In the UNC Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, we pride ourselves in treating each individual and their condition with the utmost respect, consideration, and expertise. Below are listed diseases and conditions managed by members of the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery:
Upper GI
The Upper GI Section also provides surgical care for abdominal wall hernia defects including primary, recurrent, and complex parastomal and inguinal hernias.
Lower GI
A. Colon and Rectum
- Colon and Rectal Cancer
- Hereditary colorectal cancer (Lynch, FAP, MAP, JPS, PJS,etc.)
- Young age of onset colorectal cancer
- Rectal villous tumors
- Malignant Polyp
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Diverticular Disease
- Endometriosis of colon and rectum
- Colonic Volvulus
- Rectal strictures
B. Small intestine:
- Bowel obstruction
- Enterocutaneous fistula
- Neuroendocrine and other tumors of the small bowel
- Pelvic Floor Conditions
C. Anal and perianal region:
- Anal Carcinoma
- Anal Melanoma
- Anorectal Conditions
- Bowen Disease, Paget Disease
- Rectovaginal fistula