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Our proctologists offer you holistic care and expert reconstruction surgery.
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Anal reconstruction surgery repairs or rebuilds the anus. This short tube at the end of your large intestine helps push stool out of your body. There are several reasons why your anus may not work correctly and require reconstruction. These causes include:
Proctology is a medical specialty that focuses on the rectum and anus. Our proctologists have years of experience in anal reconstructive surgery. You can depend on them to diagnose your condition and provide the best solution. Your care team will provide the expertise and comfort you need to heal.
Sometimes, you may experience physical injuries when you give birth. Anal reconstruction surgery can repair this damage, also called birth trauma. Birth trauma can include anal and rectal tears, as well as damage to your sphincter, the ring-shaped muscle preventing gas and stool from leaking out of your anus.
Before your procedure, your surgeon may ask you to clear out your bowels with an oral laxative. You may also need to follow a special diet for a few days. This diet includes low fiber for two days and only clear liquids the day before surgery.
During the procedure, you’ll be under anesthesia (sedatives) to help you relax. Your surgeon will use an electric stimulator to contract your anal muscles. These contractions help locate the two sphincter muscles, which mark the correct ends of your anus. From there, your surgeon may remove scar tissue to restore your anus or construct a new anus altogether.
If your baby receives anal reconstruction surgery, their surgeon will perform a colostomy first. This procedure redirects stool to a temporary opening in the abdomen called a stoma. Their stool will collect in an external bag attached to the stoma. Once fully healed, their surgeon will reverse the colostomy, and your baby can begin pooping normally.
Depending on the procedure, you may go home that day or recover in the hospital for a few days. Your doctor will give you a special diet to prevent constipation and medication to manage pain. You’ll likely have follow-up visits for the next few weeks. You may also need to stretch your anus with a special device regularly to maintain its shape. This stretching may cause minor bleeding. The entire healing process can take four to eight weeks.
Our surgeons offer the latest, minimally invasive approaches to anal reconstructive surgery. We’ll be by your side through diagnosis, surgery, and recovery so you get the holistic care you deserve.
Our surgeons are specially trained in colorectal procedures, including anal reconstruction surgery.
Our proctologists develop your personalized treatment plan and offer support from diagnosis through recovery.
We are committed to patient safety and improved outcomes. Keck Hospital of USC consistently earns five stars on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services quality star rating reports.
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