Colorectal Surgery

Colon health is an important aspect of digestion. The colon’s role in the human GI tract is to house bacteria that process waste. Some of these microbial metabolites, such as Vitamin K and short-chain fatty acids, are needed for proper immune function. Imbalances in these bacteria can also cause constipation, bloating, diarrhea, and inflammation. Colorectal surgical treatment may be needed when toxic byproducts of deranged flora cause cancer, colitis, and diverticulitis.

In a hospital or surgery center, Dr. Dasari can surgically remove parts of the colon and rectum during colorectal surgery to address conditions such as cancer, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and fistula. He utilizes modern techniques to keep incisions small, hospitalizations short, and opiate use to a minimum. Although colorectal surgery is often the last hope, all of these conditions can be prevented with appropriate nutrition and supplementation. He counsels his patients quite extensively about identifying early warning signs and carrying out effective interventions.