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Proctologists perform corrective colorectal surgeries to repair the colon, rectum or anus. They perform surgeries that can involve the removal of parts of organs, or the removal of whole organs, such as the gallbladder. The proctology examination is a minor procedure, used to check the lower colon and rectum for any abnormalities such as hemorrhoids, polyps, fistulas and fis- sures. Although not life threatening, these conditions are associated with a very poor quality of life and embarrassment. The examination usually takes only 3–5 minutes; however, to see clearly it is necessary to prepare the lower bowel.

Common conditions that may be treated by a proctologist include:

• Anal fissures
• Crohn’s disease
• Colon polyps
• Colorectal cancer
• Constipation
• Diverticulitis
• Gallstones
• Hernias
• Hemorrhoids
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome