Limited access to surgical care and rising insurance costs in Vermont led Dr. Christopher Bartels to open Green Mountain Hernia Specialists, and to offer health care in a different way.

Hemorrhoids are swollen vascular cushions that can cause pain, itching, and bleeding. Learn about their types, causes, and treatments.

Anal fistulas are painful but treatable. Learn about causes, diagnosis, and the latest surgical options to manage this common condition.

A retrospective study of patients with distal rectal cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has found a higher rate of local recurrence after intersphincteric resection with handsewn ...

Intersphincteric anal fistula: A fistula that forms in the internal anal sphincter muscle, then leads out between the internal and external sphincter muscles.

In many cases, hemorrhoids can be treated effectively with diet, good hygiene, and topical medications. But sometimes surgery may be needed. Learn more.

Hemorrhoids are given a grade based on their severity. Lower grade hemorrhoids typically don't require treatment. Higher-grade hemorrhoids may require surgical removal.

EXPLAINER: What are hemorrhoids and how to deal with them Hemorrhoids can be caused by a long day sitting, a bout of constipation or rectal surgery.

However, some hemorrhoids will not respond to topical anti-inflammatory suppositories and creams and may need additional therapy including the application of thermal therapies, a rubber-band ...

ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO ...

Surgical removal. In this case, also known as a hemorrhoidectomy, your surgeon uses a scalpel, scissors, or laser to remove the offending blood vessels. Stapling.