Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Dedicated to Providing the Best Possible Care
What We Treat
Treatment Options
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Colectomy
A colectomy is the removal of part or all of the colon, also known as the large intestine.
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Ostomy
An ostomy is a surgically created opening in which the small or large intestine is brought out through an opening in the abdominal wall.
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Robotic Surgery
Whenever possible, our surgeons offer robotic surgery to help patients recover quickly and get back to their lives as soon as possible.
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Locations with Colon & Rectal Services
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Nationally Ranked in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
According to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-24 Rankings
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World's Best Hospitals for Gastroenterology
Newsweek ranked UChicago Medicine as one of top 50 best hospitals in the world for gastroenterology care.
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Find a Clinical Trial
We’re committed to advancing discoveries that transform our patients’ lives and expand our physicians’ knowledge.
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Traveling to Receive Care?
Destination UChicago Medicine is a new program providing concierge services for patients traveling from beyond our service areas for gastrointestinal care.