• Can proctologists perform surgery?

I am a 57 year old male who needs a polyp removed from my colon. Can a proctologist fix this? Can proctologists perform surgery?

3 Answers

  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • New York, NY

Technically yes Proctology was the 1953 description of colon and rectal surgery. Achieved after completion of a 5 yr general surgery residency followed by a preceptorship ( now called fellowship) in colorectal surgery. However, in the 70s a few proctology residency started, these are 1 yr of training after a 1 yr residency, with no certification. These are far and few in between and generally frowned upon. Hope this helps Cjhirschmd

  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • Rockville, MD

Proctologists are synonymous with colon and rectal surgeons, so they can remove polyps via colonoscopy or surgery.

  • Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  • Orlando, FL

Proctologists by training can only operate on the anus. Colon and rectal surgeons can operate in the abdominal and remove polyps. Polyps can be removed endoscopically as well.

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