Common Terms and Procedures
UW Health Colon and Rectal Surgery specialists in Madison, Wisconsin provide comprehensive evaluation and surgical treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
Following are common terms and procedures you may encounter when learning more about colon and rectal surgery. Please note that the following links will take you to other sections within the uwhealth.org Web site.
Diagnostic Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Computed Tomography Scans (also called CT or CAT scans)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Fecal occult blood test
- Virtual colonoscopy
Types of Cancer Treatments
- Chemoembolization
- Cryoablation
- Genetic Counseling
- Hepatic Arterial Infusion
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Segmental Resection
- Sphincter-sparing Surgery
- Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)
- Transrectal Ultrasound
Colon and Rectal Procedures