Diseases and Conditions

The Colorectal Surgery program at UC San Diego Health System is a leader in expert, innovative care of the colon, rectum and anus. Our surgeons work in multidisciplinary teams to detect and address colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, diverticular disease and pelvic floor disorders. Read more about these conditions at the links below.

Anorectal Conditions

• Anal fistula 
• Anal fissures 
• Hemorrhoids 
• Rectal polyps

Bowel Function Disorders

• Bowel Obstruction 
• Surgically treatable constipation

Colorectal Cancer

• General colorectal cancer information
• Anal cancer 
• Carcinoid tumors 
• Colon cancer

HPV-Related Anal Disorders

• General HPV-related anal disorder information

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Visit the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center for more information on our services.

• Crohn's disease 
• Ulcerative colitis

Pelvic Organ Disorders

• Anal incontinence 
• Pelvic organ prolapse